Like much of the nation, here in St. Louis' Illinois suburbs we've been in a deep freeze for a number of days. At the confluence of America's great rivers -- the Mississippi and Missouri -- sub freezing weather can mean ice jams in the waterways. It also means that the bald eagles have returned to the region during their annual winter migration. Combine the beauty of the … (4 comments)
great river road: Homes for Sale in Elsah, Illinois
- 07/26/09 05:25 PM
As regular readers of this blog know, one of my favorite things to do here in St. Louis' Illinois suburbs is to drive along the Great River Road from Alton, Illinois to the towns of Elsah and Grafton, Pere Marquette State Park and beyond. The combination of the mighty Mississippi River flowing alongside the soaring limestone bluffs is magical. Today we'll take a closer look at Elsah, a charming enclave tucked among the limestone bluffs on the Mississippi River. The entire village was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in the 1970s. Elsah's site along the Mississippi River north of Alton, Illinois was first … (4 comments)
great river road: Goshen Gourmet: Grafton Winery
- 02/06/09 02:02 PM
My brother flew in from Georgia today for a brief surprise visit for our mother's birthday. It was such a magnificent day, with temperatures reaching well into the 60s, that we decided to take a drive up the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway (the River Road to us locals) to check out the new Grafton Winery. It did not disappoint. The winery opened in early December and is attracting and delighting new customers daily. The well-designed facility offers expansive decks overlooking the Mississippi River. Glass doors on garage-style openers can be raised to create an open-air atmosphere throughout the building. We sampled … (3 comments)
great river road: Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway
- 07/19/08 05:43 PM
If you're new to my territory, St. Louis' Illinois suburbs including Madison County and surrounding areas, you might not know about one of the most beautiful places on Earth -- the stretch of highway called the Great River Road between Alton and Grafton, Illinois. The scenic drive along the Mississippi River also goes by the grand name of Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway. This is where the Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois rivers come together, giving those of us lucky enough to live here stunning views and amazing recreational opportunities. Describing everything to see and do from Alton to Grafton … (1 comments)
Most of my blog posts are more about words than pictures, but today I was graced with the opportunity to view the most magnificent sunset and I had to share it with you.
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