Pelicans at Clarksville Lock & Dam

Clarksville Lock and Dam

Apparently Clarksville, MO is the place to go to see Eagles during their migration down south. There is a lock and dam there where fish seem to lke to hang out. Driving up from St. Louis I found lots of Pelicans and a few eagles.s. Here is a guy just coming in for a lnding (or taking off, I am not sure). The Pelicans are interesting birds with thir long necks and wide wingspan. They have a long narrow beak with a narrow pouch underneath.

The Lock & Dam have viewing areas for bird watchers and photographers.

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Resting Elk

Lone Elk Park

An Elk relaxig near the road passing through Lone Elk Park. The park houses Elk, Bison (see previous post), and Deer. Recent heavy snowfall has been cleared and the wildlife is hanging out near the roads allowing you to up close and personal wth them.

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Bison in Lone Elk Park

Lone Elk Park

Elk, Bison, and Deer are the highlights of Lone Elk Park in St. Louis County, MO. This is a “drive through” park where, if the animals are hanging out near one of the roads, you can get a close-up experience with them. 

Lone Elk Park is a county park in the U.S. state of Missouri consisting of 546 acres located in St. Louis County west of the town of Valley Park. The park is located adjacent to Interstate 44, the World Bird Sanctuary, Castlewood State Park, and Tyson Research Center.

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St. Louis Zoo Penguin Walk

March of the Penguins

In 2009 the St. Louis Zoo had Penguin Walks on Sundays when the temperature was below 50 degrees. They would open the doors and let any penguin that wanted to go out and mingle with visitors, head on out. Of course it was the “show offs” that wanted to go. This made everything very entertaining. To see more photos from back then CLICK HERE. Click on the photo for more info.

History and Beauty of Forest Park’s Pagoda

Forest Park

Sunrise in Forest Park. Every fall the trees surrounding the Pagoda in front of the Park’s outdoor Municipal Opera turn a bright red providing a stunning backdrop in front of the bandstand. Located on a small island within Pagoda Lake, the original wooden bandstand that existed at this site was built for the grand opening of Forest Park in 1876. The St. Louis Municipal Opera (Muny) is the largest and oldest outdoor theater in the United States.

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Saint Louis

Watching over Art Hill, Saint Louis keeps an eye on his realm of Forest Park and the City of St. Louis. 

At his coronation as king of France, Louis IX bound himself by oath to behave as God’s anointed, as the father of his people and feudal lord of the King of Peace. Other kings had done the same, of course. Louis was different in that he actually interpreted his kingly duties in the light of faith. After the violence of two previous reigns, he brought peace and justice.

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Exploring Forest Park: Autumn Colors and Art Hill

Forest Park

The trees framing the St. Louis Art Museum turn a bright red early in the fall. On one of my early morning walks in the park I found the leaves beginning to show their bright colors with a lot of the flowers still in bloom. This is at the foot of what is know as Art Hill, a steep sloping hill leading to a lagoon that was the centerpiece of the 1904 Worlds Fair.

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Forest Park Pagoda

Forest Park

Taking a walk around Forest Park to watch the sunrise and see the fall leaves, I was able to get this photo of the pagoda.

This is located on a small island within Pagoda Lake, built for the grand opening of Forest Park in 1876. It has become one of the park’s most photographed structures, as spectators gathered around the lake to listen to musical concerts during the 1904 World’s Fair. Although it remains accessible only by boat, it is still one of the most popular and recognizable landmarks in Forest Park. The surrounding trees turn a bright red in the fall making for stunning photos.

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Fall in Forest Park

I always enjoy walking around St. Louis’ Forest Park. For those that are not from the area, it is the site of the St. Louis World’s Fair and many of the waterways and lagoons are still there. Some parts have the old walkways and bridges while other have restored grasses and water plants. Ducks, geese and egrets hang out in this place under the footbridge. 

If you are not from the area but in St. Louis, be sure to visit the park.

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