bright green film covering the mississippi in thomson causeway recreation area

Day 233 – Illinois Northwest (Part 2)

Day 233 of Year Long Road Trip Along America’s Scenic Byways

Apple River Canyon State Park

We started out the day trying to find Charles Mound, the highest point in Illinois measuring 1,235 feet tall.  We were unsuccessful, but continued through the maze of cornfields to Apple River Canyon State Park where we took a mile walk through the hardwood forest.  While the wildflower lined trail was shaded by trees, I think I would have rather walked along the nearby, flowing river. Our stroll just about did Petey in, so we hopped back in VANilla and turned south toward Mississippi Palisades State Park.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN!
historic buildings in Galena

Day 232 – Great River Road and Illinois Northwest

Day 232 of Year Long Roadtrip Along America’s Scenic Byways

Pikes Peak State Park

We started out the day at Pikes Peak State Park where we walked to yet another overlook of the Mississippi.  This overlook also happened to be an earth cache, so I check marked Iowa off the list presuming the creator of the cache accepts my answers.  All the answers but one were on the associated signs; however, I am also to look at the bend and valley depth to determine the speed of the current here.  Anyone want to look at the picture and take a guess?  That’s what I’m doing!

ON THE ROAD AGAIN!