snow canyon

Snow Canyon State Park, in Ivins, Utah, was our favorite stop during our recent road trip out west. A bicycle/walking/hiking friendly park with lots of trails and amazing scenery, this park is a must see if you are ever in Utah.

it is so indescribably grand

Who would have thought that a big hole in the ground – albeit a REALLY BIG HOLE – would be so captivating and awe inspiring! My wife and I are on a road trip to California from Phoenix and we stopped to see the Grandest of Canyons. The picture below is me not doing what that guy is doing!!!

searching for the wind

looking-for-wind

For this post: our Midwest sky near Ransom, IL. This is one of the few remaining summer skies around here. Fall is slowly moving in.

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Hoping to find some more Montana moments today. Going hiking! Have a great weekend!

green and blue

green and blue

Lot’s of rain yields lots of beautiful green cornfields (if you happen to think cornfields are beautiful!). It has been a BUSY, but wonderful summer. I may not be around WordPress land this week as I fulfill my role as a chaperone for our high school’s band camp this week…. I am not quite sure if we have internet. All to say, have a wonderful week, see you soon!

i believe i can fly

i believe i can fly

 

wind farm

wind farm

Another shot from my recent motorcycle excursion. It is a rainy day here today, but tomorrow the sun will be shining down on me and my Harley, so, we will be exploring, and yes, I will take the camera. Have a wonderful week!

From the Ancient City of Dan

This was taken from the Ancient City of Dan in northern Israel.
This was taken from the Ancient City of Dan in northern Israel.

River and Sky

River and Sky

I have been a runner for many years and, while I do still run, I am bicycling a lot more. This is one of my favorite destinations. It is a park along the banks of the Illinois River in Morris, IL. I have taken lots of shots here and I am always fascinated at how much a single location can change it’s character due to the weather and the change of season. This was a particularly beautiful day.

The Illinois River at Starved Rock State Park

Illinois River at Starved RockConsidering how flat the terrain is in this part of the country, Starved Rock State Park provides great hiking, camping and – believe it or not – views!