I love this photo |
Bladdernut tree |
Use your imagination. See it? |
Trail back to the Lodge- Some chose to do this route. |
Going up to Council Overhang |
Just a little muddy |
The water crossings were a little......WET! |
When is the last time you saw Ottawa Canyon Waterfall like this? Springtime? |
I love seeing the straight canyon wall in Ottawa Canyon |
Jewel weed is starting to bloom. |
Jewel weed also has a pest. Japanese Beetle |
Kaskaskia Canyon is always picturesque. Today is no exception. |
Watch out for the roots on the path, especially in Kaskaskia Canyon |
A type of Campanula Flower |
Right when I think I have seen it all....... Found this coming out of Kaskaskia Canyon. |
Lots of new Fungus and Mushrooms today |
Snake Grass / Horse tails at the intersection of Ottawa and Kaskaskia Canyons |
Taking a break, waiting for everyone to come out of both canyons. |
On to Illinois Canyon |
A little preview of the waterfall to come |
Illinois Canyon was roaring today |
Mushrooms in a log |
More mushrooms |
Illinois Canyon has 3 streams to cross. 3 on the way in and the same 3 on the way out. |
Love this photo. Coming out of Illinois Canyon |