French Canyon Waterfall |
Today we had 35 hikers that joined us on one of the most popular hikes in the park. We stayed close to the Lodge and Visitor Center. At 9:00a.m. the sky was overcast but the temperature was comfortable. In the early afternoon we started to have some snow flurries.
Stream flowing into French Canyon |
This sign was atop Lover's Leap. The replaced all the signs a few months ago. I found this one interesting. |
View from Eagle's Cliff looking East |
View from Eagle's Cliff looking North towards the Starved Rock Lock and Dam |
Best time of year to hope for a view at the Beehive Overlook |
A few green buds leafing out |
Going up the Eagles's Cliff shortcut trail |
Coming down Jacob's Ladder, heading for French Canyon |
Not sure what bird lost this feather. The feather is quite large for the birds I could think of. Maybe it was a feather from a migrating bird? Northern Flicker- Thanks Andrew |
First stairway into French Canyon |
Waiting in the "short line" to get into French Canyon. Today there was more water than I had anticipated. If you would come on a weekend, the line would be much longer. |
More water in the outbound stream than I had anticipated. Waddle in and waddle out. One foot on each side. |
French Canyon was just a beauty today! |
French Canyon Waterfall |
This monument is located behind the State Park's Visitor Center |