The Sunlight in Empty Halls

Ha Ha Tonka State Park, MO I’ve been quiet for a while now. I guess you could say that it was my winter brooding. But, in all honesty, it was more than that. I’ve been moody. I’ve been angry. I’ve been introspective, sad, lonely, faithless, lost. There was no spark. No creativity. I had been…

Water Water Everywhere…

The Water Tower, Ha Ha Tonka State Park, MO You cannot go to Ha Ha Tonka without viewing the Water Tower or the Castle Ruins. The tower is about 80 feet high and built of sandstone. Patrick made a new friend in the few minutes we were there. He got an owl that was roosting in…

Natural Wonders

Ha Ha Tonka State Park, MO I would say we spent a good day wandering around the park. The island in the middle of the stream has a balancing rock on the south side. So we looped around the island to see it. To be honest, I thought it would be bigger. The Natural Bridge was a surprise….

A Spring in Our Step

Ha Ha Tonka State Park, MO Well, we started off with a spring in our step. Going down the 316 stairs, we figured, was easier than going up and let me tell you right now – it was. The slow ascent back to the top, after walking all day was what wore us out. Oh,…