We left just as the daylight was starting to brighten the skies. It was overcast and dreary looking but we didn't mind. The cold snap earlier this week along with all of the extra moisture had created some near perfect conditions for Ice formations.
We drove out to one of the ruined bridges to get down into the stream to walk among the stream. There is public access to the stream as it is a trout stream with some beautiful deep pools.
Amanda getting close up
and personal with the ice in
the middle of the creek.
Below is a shot of the bridge,
it has been condemned by all the damage
done to its footings from
done to its footings from
the Historic Flood of
September 2016.
The water flows fast here and
the water splashes up on the
grasses and rocks forming
what we like to call
"Ice Fingers"
The flash floods created quite a mess but if one negotiates around the debri and downed trees, there is still quite a bit to find that is amazing.
We spent some time hunting ice formations and then got ready for the Kickapoo Valley Reserve.
We had another Ice Hunt planned for the afternoon.
View from the bridge looking North.
Stay tuned for Ice Hunting Part II.
You got some beautiful images! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, we did! And that was just the morning!
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