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  • Up Up and Away

    Transportation Museum, St. Louis, MO As you drive through the entrance of the Museum you see a tug boat and then you see a true peice of history. Do YOU know what the black and white stripes mean? Read more

  • Hibiscus

    Hibiscus

    I took this photo a few weeks ago. I love the soft faded effect and the grey tones. It looks soft, feathery and etherial. Read more

  • Chugga Chugga Choo Choo

    Transportation Museum, St Louis, MO We spent a great day at the Transportation Museum. Patrick’s favorite is the trains so…….I have a lot of train photos.  I do have a few favorites. I love the old rail car by the tracks that has not been restored yet. The contrast of the rust color showing under Read more

  • In Search of Early Fall Color…

    In Search of Early Fall Color…

    We’re getting cool nights here in Missouri and you can see a hint of change in the trees. So we hopped in the car and headed out to find some early fall color. We wound up at Elephant Rocks State Park. Ever wonder where all the cobblestones for the old St. Louis streets came from? Read more

  • Montauk Hatchery

    Montauk Hatchery

    Montauk State Park, Salem, MO Not only is Montauk peaceful but, did you know Montauk State Park produces over 1 million trout a year to release into the Current River? Production doubled as soon as they figured out a way to oxygenate the water more efficiently! I love visiting the hatchery. It becomes a feeding frenzy Read more

  • The Old Mill

    The Old Mill

    Montauk State Park, Salem, MO The old grain mill located in Montauk State Park is being restored to operate for demonstrations. The four story mill is a turbine powered mill versus water wheel power and most of the machinery is still there. The original mill was built in 1870. The current mill was built in 1893. There are four fires Read more