A quiet moment at the start of the day on a bridge high above the Illinois River.
bridge over calm waters
A quiet moment at the start of the day on a bridge high above the Illinois River.
Tag: bridge
the verrazano–narrows bridge
This beautiful piece of engineering art connects Staten Island and Brooklyn. It has always struck me as a majestic part of the landscape of the five boroughs of New York City. I leave you with this….interesting fact from the MTA website: Seasonal contractions and expansions of the steel cables cause the double-decked roadway to be 12 feet lower in the summer than in the winter.
flowing
Taken along the banks of the Illinois River after a bike ride.
river moments
The second image from my meanderings along the banks of the Illinois River. This is a favorite spot…if you have been hanging around my blog for a while you will probably recognize it. Have a great week!
river moments
The first of a few images from my meanderings around Illinois River. This is the bridge that crosses the river in Marseilles, IL.
locks at marseilles il
Taken back in June of last year when we were having record rains. These locks are located at Marseilles, IL. A series of 8 locks enable shipping between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River.
In other news, decided to change up the theme of the blog. Would appreciate any feedback, or, if you have any WordPress themes you would like to recommend…
Also, in case you might be wondering, ‘rutakintome’ is pronounced “are you takin’ to me.” What can I say? I am a New Yorker and Robert DeNiro fan.
maggie daley park
Or, the title could be, “Where’s Waldo?” – or – “Where is my wife Ruth?” (She is actually in this image!). What a fun park!!!
the TREK life
The TREK life on a beautiful summer morning overlooking the Illinois River….
river road
get to higher ground
Another shot showing the Illinois River flooding at William G. Stratton State Park. Morris, IL. The rain has finally stopped, so hopefully the river will recede.
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