A DRAMATIC SCENE FROM THE PRAIRIE SMOOTH HEDGE NETTLE (STACHYS TENUIFOLIA)(MINT- (LAMIACEAE) A beautiful sunrise appears in

A beautiful sunrise appears in the distance with a calm and smooth flowing South Fork Kishwaukee River that reflects the surrounding trees from its surface

The awe inspiring geological formation of the badlands is an incredible site to see

A red-tailed hawk soars overhead as it increases its altitude by catching heat thermals while looking for prey below at Wildflower Park

After photographing the sunrise and wildflowers along with the golden mist scenes moments earlier from the early morning

I decided to take a look at the bridge over the South Fork Kishwaukee River

A DRAMATIC SCENE FROM THE PRAIRIE SMOOTH HEDGE NETTLE (STACHYS TENUIFOLIA)(MINT- (LAMIACEAE) A beautiful sunrise appears inA peachleaf willow tree stands against the fading sun with wetland cattails surrounding this prairie landscape scene at Wildflower Park. (618 171)