Opposition
There’s always one in every crowd. When the group goes right, the opposition must go left…it’s just their nature. And that’s OK…we need rebels around too…and they make for an exciting airshow pass.
F4U-4 Corsair
There are few old warbirds flying today that are as good looking as Jim Tobul’s Corsair. Built in 1945, it served tours on two different carriers, and completed over 200 missions in Korea. Jim continues to fly it in airshows around the country, to honor the many men and women who have served their country … Read more
Pine Creek Evenng
An evening at the Pine Creek Grist Mill is always a relaxing, seemingly timeless, experience. Were it not for the approaching sunset it would be easy to think that time simply stood still there. But nightfall brings on new life and vibrancy as Little Brown Bats begin to emerge from the mill. It’s great fun … Read more
Looking Good
Have you ever walked by a mirror and taken a quick glance, only to stop if just for a second or two…and admire the view? You walk away thinking, man I’m look’n good today! No? Me either. But then I’m not a Yellow Crowned Night Heron. A striking looker if there ever was one. In … Read more
Heat Lightning
The old timers called this “heat lightning”. Hot and muggy days led to hot and muggy nights, that are so typical of Iowa summers. And this is prime time for lightning that makes no sound…no rumble, no crackling…it’s just eerily quiet. On this night it was superb…numerous, almost constant flashes that lasted for several hours. … Read more