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Another perspective on my favorite bridge.

bridge stairs

bridge stairs

I enjoy taking a hike to this bridge over the Illinois River. You walk along the tracks that slice between corn fields, trees, and high voltage towers. Shhhhh… don’t tell anyone, but my goal is to climb those stairs…… shhhhh…..

…like a bridge over troubled waters….

like a bridge over troubled waters

Winter marches on… but that’s not to say that we have not had some beautiful days. This bitterly cold day was filled with gleaming, white sunshine, and the beauty of the Illinois River at Marseilles.

winter bridge

winter bridge

Went for a C-O-L-D hike yesterday… oh… and took some pictures too. Taken at Matthiessen Park, in North Utica, IL.

winter expedition

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We are having a very cold and snowy winter in the Midwest, but my youngest son and I went out for a winter expedition after the snow storm, and, before the temperatures plummeted – it is now -15 Fahrenheit. It was absolutely beautiful.

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Let’s Go…

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Taken this morning on my ride from my hometown to Marseilles, IL. It was a beautiful, fall morning.

5 mile bridge

my favorite bridge

When I ride my bicycle west I pass over this bridge. Below are links to other images of this bridge that I have posted on this blog. I stop here each time to pray, drink some water, and enjoy the surroundings. It is my favorite bridge.

https://rutakintome.wordpress.com/2013/06/26/untitled/

https://rutakintome.wordpress.com/2013/06/12/5-mile-bridge-2/

https://rutakintome.wordpress.com/2013/04/20/5-mile-bridge/

https://rutakintome.wordpress.com/2013/01/15/5-mile-bridge-and-barn/

https://rutakintome.wordpress.com/2013/06/17/under-the-bridge/

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Not quite sure what to call this image of the 5 Mile Bridge in Illinois. I am
Not quite sure what to call this image of the 5 Mile Bridge in Illinois… ideas?

under the bridge

Just in case you were wondering what it looks like underneath 5 Mile Bridge, here ya go!
Just in case you were wondering what it looks like underneath 5 Mile Bridge, here ya go!

Illinois River Bridge

Illinois River Bridge

I posted an image of this bridge here. This is a favorite destination on a hike that features the I & M Canal, and a train tracks. The bridge spans the Illinois River and I think it would be cool to climb those stairs…. it would also probably break some local ordinance or law! So… why not??