SNOW FIRS OF THE WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST MOUNT CHAPIN The South Fork Kishwaukee River

The South Fork Kishwaukee River meanders slowly through the park as it picks up the reflections of its surroundings at Wildflower Park

I ended up going through the creek to cross rather then using the bridge

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A beautiful and calm summer morning as the sunrise is reflected off of Wildflower Lake in Northern Illinois

SNOW FIRS OF THE WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST MOUNT CHAPIN The South Fork Kishwaukee RiverI arrived early in the morning near Salt Creek Falls to photograph the recent snow storm the Cascade Mountains had received. As I was snowshoeing along, I came upon this majestic scene of snow covered fir trees. Stopping me in my tracks, I gazed out into the wilderness in awe at how beautiful this scene was. (173 657)