A DRAMATIC SCENE FROM THE PRAIRIE SMOOTH HEDGE NETTLE (STACHYS TENUIFOLIA)(MINT- (LAMIACEAE) Autumns soft morning light illuminates

Autumns soft morning light illuminates this colorful scene along the South Fork Kishwaukee River in Northern Illinois

The awe inspiring geological formation of the badlands is an incredible site to see

Morning sunlight illuminates this blue vervain plant in Northern Illinois at Wildflower Park

A beautiful sunrise appears in the distance with a calm and smooth flowing South Fork Kishwaukee River that reflects the surrounding trees from its surface

A DRAMATIC SCENE FROM THE PRAIRIE SMOOTH HEDGE NETTLE (STACHYS TENUIFOLIA)(MINT- (LAMIACEAE) Autumns soft morning light illuminatesA peachleaf willow tree stands against the fading sun with wetland cattails surrounding this prairie landscape scene at Wildflower Park. (618 171)