Ally Mill is an impressive Grist Mill in Souther Missouri. The mill, built in 1894, is said to be one of the most photographed in the world. Alley Spring which used to power the mill is one of largest fresh water springs in the state and remains 57 degrees year round. The deep dark blueContinue reading “Ally Mill”
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St. Louis Art Hill: A Fall Marvel
A favorite fall scene. This is an area known as Art Hill in St. Louis’s Forest park. In the background is the Art Museum looking over Art Hill which is lined by these trees. Like clockwork, every fall these trees turn a bright red. In the distance is the statue of St. Louis on hisContinue reading “St. Louis Art Hill: A Fall Marvel”
Fall in Indiana
One of my favorite places to visit is New Harmony Indiana. It is not far from St. Louis so it is a fun place to visit the town and have lunch at the Red Geranium Restaurant. Settled in 1814, New Harmony was first a spiritual sanctuary for the Harmonie Society and then a haven forContinue reading “Fall in Indiana”
Fall in St. Charles County
While out hunting with the Basset Hounds, this is an area we would pass through in the fall. This area borders St. Louis County along the Missouri. The hounds would chase rabbits, very rarely catching anything but was a good excuse to get out on Sunday afternoons and explore Missouri’s back roads. Click on theContinue reading “Fall in St. Charles County”
History and Beauty of Forest Park’s Pagoda
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 openingContinue reading “History and Beauty of Forest Park’s Pagoda”
The back yard
In the fall you do not need to go far to see the beautiful fall colors. This is a simple photo of my back yard and a young maple tree provides a frame to our old garage.
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 kingsContinue reading “Saint Louis”
Exploring Forest Park: Autumn Colors and Art Hill
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 asContinue reading “Exploring Forest Park: Autumn Colors and Art Hill”
Forest Park Pagoda
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,Continue reading “Forest Park Pagoda”
Fall at the St. Louis Art Museum
The St. Louis Art Museum with fall trees on the right and St. Louis’ namesake, King Louis IX of France, on the left. This is at the top of the iconic Art Hill, whose spectacular view is the site of picnickers during the summer and sleigh riding during the winter. These trees always are the highlightContinue reading “Fall at the St. Louis Art Museum”
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