NORTHERN ICE SCULPTURES SLENDER MOUNTAIN MINT (PYCNANTHEMUM TENUIFOLIUM) they avoid the arid southwest

they avoid the arid southwest

A spectacular sunrise appeared at Wildflower Lake as this family of geese enjoys the moment on this summer day

Goldfinches sometimes can be seen feeding on the seeds

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NORTHERN ICE SCULPTURES SLENDER MOUNTAIN MINT (PYCNANTHEMUM TENUIFOLIUM) they avoid the arid southwestA beautiful view of a frozen french canyon falls. With the extreme cold temperatures of January and February, waterfalls form as the afternoon sun begins to melt the snowfall from the previous day only to have that snow and water freeze overnight as the temperatures drop to 9F to 0F creating impressive and colorful waterfalls at Starved Rock State Park. (687 3631)