Fall Colors And The Bench

No place better to sit a spell.  Maybe dig into a new book.  Or just relax and enjoy the fall colors that surround you.  Not a bad afternoon if I do say so myself. I absolutely love Discovery Park in the fall.  There are several maple trees there that turn a beautiful red and orange … Read more

Prairie Fire – Discovery Park

It probably comes as no surprise that Muscatine Iowa is known for it’s sunsets.  Mark Twain said as much when he worked on the local newspaper.  It’s what he remembers most about the city. Not much has changed between now and then.  We still have some awesome sunsets, particularly in the late fall.  This image … Read more

St Anthony Dunes – St Anthony Idaho

The St Anthony Dunes are not far from Rexburg Idaho.  They’re a popular spot for motorsports using buggies or bikes.  But when it’s fairly cold outside, it just isn’t that busy.  And if you get out early in the morning it’s quieter yet.  You might run into a moose though. This particular tree stood all … Read more

The Old Pine Creek Grist Mill

Nestled in a quiet valley, along a fast running creek in Eastern Iowa, you’ll find a beautifully preserved relic of the state’s agricultural past.  The Pine Creek Grist Mill lies within Wildcat Den State Park and is situated between Muscatine and Davenport Iowa. The mill was built in 1848 by Benjamin Nye who settled in … Read more