The Nathan Frank Bandstand on a cold winter day. We had a brief snow but not enough cold weather to freeze Pagoda Lake. A snowy day is a great time to visit Forest Park with the geese and ducks still swimming around and sledders on Art Hill. The park is only a few miles fromContinue reading “Empty Bandstand”
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Winter Sets In
Winter is setting in in Forest Park and St. Louis. This is one my favorite areas in the park with the suspension foot bridge and ducks, geese and egrets hanging around. Just east of the park’s Grand Basin, this was the site of the St. Louis World’s Fair, 120 years ago. Click on the photoContinue reading “Winter Sets In”
Star Bird
One more of the Henry Shaw Home at the Missouri Botanical Garden. This image is called Architectural Projection Mapping which projects images on a building aligned with the building’s features. The Garden holds a “Garden Glow” event every year and this is from this year. If you are in the area, get tickets and enjoyContinue reading “Star Bird”
During special events at the Missouri Botanical Garden, they like to project images like this, set to music. This is called Architectural Projection Mapping which projects images on a building aligned with the building’s features. This is from this year’s Garden Glow. Built in 1849, Tower Grove House is Garden founder Henry Shaw’s restored countryContinue reading
Getting ready for Christmas at the Botanical Garden
A nice way to start the season is to visit Missouri Botanical Garden’s Garden Glow. A walk through the park gives you scene after scene of the upcoming holiday. See the Climatron with its reflecting pools, walk through Henry Shaws home, see the beautifully decorated gatehouse and endless holiday lights. The grandkids love the trainContinue reading “Getting ready for Christmas at the Botanical Garden”
Ally Mill
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”
Hodgson Water Mill
Know as the most photographed Mill in Missouri, Hodgson Mill is nicely preserved. The Mill is located 17 miles northeast of Gainesville on Hwy. 181 in the Sycamore area. The first mill on the site on Bryant Creek was built by William Holeman in 1861. Alva Hodgson bought the mill in 1884. The original burnedContinue reading “Hodgson Water Mill”
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”
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