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  • Something Klondike Park has that many other area parks don't is tall, rocky hills where visitors can see over the tops of trees - which is especially advantageous for viewing autumn colors.<br />
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The park is a converted rock quarry. Some high, rocky bluffs overlook the heavily forested interiors. The water in the lake is clear enough to watch fish and some large turtles as well as the array of dragon flies. Of the seven or so short hiking trails, two are unpaved. The Lewis and Clark Trail runs parallel to Highway 94 and is the easiest and longest. The unpaved Hogsback Trail is the most scenic. Some mountain bike routes will test your skills.<br />
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Located in southwestern St. Charles County, Klondike Park is a 250-acre park, acquired by the County in 1999. This park lies adjacent to Highway 94, with access to the Katy Trail and the Missouri River. The Klondike Park site has, in the past, been heavily disturbed by quarry operations and is a study of nature's resiliency. Primitive, basic tent camping and camping cabins are all avialable for rental, and the new beautiful Curt Loupe Conference Center is available or meetings, special gatherings, and wedding ceremonies and/or receptions.
    Vibrant Klondike Autumn.jpg
  • A Vanessa Atalanta (Red Admiral) Butterfly perched atop a vibrant pink flowering thistle. This large butterfly is identified by its striking dark brown, red, and black wing pattern. More specifically, the dark wings possess orange bands that cross the fore wings and on the outer edge of the hind wings; white spots on the dorsal fore wings near the front margin; reddish bars on dorsal surface of all four wings.
    Vanessa Atalanta on Flowering Thistl...jpg
  • Snapping up some vibrant colors on a photo walk
    Nature On A Photo Walk.jpg
  • The sun reflects off the vibrant lake at Busch Wildlife
    Landscape Colors at Busch.jpg
  • A Heron on wet rocks near the water with a vibrant green pine tree backdrop
    Heron on Pine Green.jpg
  • A vibrant Autumn scene at Klondike Lake around an old withered tree long dead in the middle of the lake
    Colorful Lake Stump.jpg
  • Pretty Pink Vibrant Petals Pushing Through The Evening Sunset Garden Light
    Pretty Pink Petals.jpg
  • A male Wood Duck rocks in the water mimicking a rocking horse, putting on a vibrant show.<br />
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Wood Ducks forage in the water by taking food from the surface and up-ending to reach food underneath. They also graze on land. Pairs form on the wintering grounds, and males attract females by showing off their brightly colored plumage. Females demonstrate strong fidelity to the sites where they hatched (philopatry), and they lead their mates back to those sites in the spring.<br />
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Male Wood Ducks are flamboyant in breeding plumage, practically unmistakable with their brightly colored chestnut and yellow bodies, green droop-crested heads, bright red bills, and bold white barring on their faces and bodies. Females are drabber, with subtle iridescence on overall grayish-brown bodies, spotted flanks, and a white teardrop surrounding each eye. Juveniles appear similar to females, as do non-breeding males in eclipse plumage (from June to September), although they have the red bill and white facial markings.
    Woody Rocking Horse.jpg
  • Taken on the Minnesota side of Lake Superior about 10 miles from the Canada border. The heavenly skies frame this vibrant wooded waterscape vista looking across the great lake.<br />
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Lake Superior is the largest of the five traditionally demarcated Great Lakes of North America. It is bounded to the north by the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of Minnesota, and to the south by the U.S. states of Wisconsin and Michigan. It is generally considered the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area. It is the world's third-largest freshwater lake by volume.<br />
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The lake is fed by over 200 rivers. The largest include the Nipigon River, the St. Louis River, the Pigeon River, the Pic River, the White River, the Michipicoten River, the Bois Brule River and the Kaministiquia River. Lake Superior drains into Lake Huron by the St. Marys River.<br />
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Over 80 species of fish have been found in Lake Superior. Species native to the lake include: bloater, brook trout, burbot, cisco, lake sturgeon, lake trout, lake whitefish, longnose sucker, muskellunge, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, round whitefish, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker and yellow perch. In addition, many fish species have been either intentionally or accidentally introduced to Lake Superior: atlantic salmon, brown trout, carp, chinook salmon, coho salmon, freshwater drum, pink salmon, rainbow smelt, rainbow trout, round goby, ruffe, sea lamprey and white perch.
    Heavens Over Lake Superior.jpg
  • A Row of Vibrant Autumn Trees on Ahden Knight Hampton Memorial Lake at August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in Saint Charles, Missouri
    Autumn Tree Line at Busch.jpg
  • A Graceful Goose Casts Reflections In Vibrant Blue Waters While Dipping to Dabble.
    Blue Goose Reflecting.jpg
  • Snowflakes land on this closeup photograph of a Tufted Titmouse perched on a red bird feeder in winter, contrasted against a vibrant sparking green backdrop
    Titmouse Lime.jpg
  • An Abstraction of a Queen Annes Lace with a Vibrant Artistic Flare. A pattern of interlacing lines from the plant are contrasted against a colorful backdrop
    Reticulated Glory.jpg
  • An Abstraction of a Queen Annes Lace with a Vibrant Artistic Flare. A pattern of interlacing lines from the plant are contrasted against a deep and ominous backdrop
    Reticulated Corruption.jpg
  • A Row of Vibrant Autumn Trees on Ahden Knight Hampton Memorial Lake at August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in Saint Charles, Missouri
    Autumn Trees at Busch.jpg
  • A Vibrant Autumn Scene along Highway D in New Melle, Missouri as the season begin to change and the trees are bursting with new Fall colors.
    Autumn Has Arrived.jpg
  • Fun with vibrant pink petals from the flower garden
    Fun With Flowers.jpg
  • The Blue and Gold Macaw Ara ararauna is one of the most beautiful large parrots. It is a sweet tempered and affectionate parrot, and has one of the best all around personalities of the large Macaws. This bird makes a great companion for a single person. But it is friendly with everyone, including other birds, when it's well socialized. Although some Macaws are one-person type birds, the Blue and Gold is right at home in a family type situation as well.<br />
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This large parrot is also sometimes called the Blue and Yellow Macaw, or you may come across a larger variant from Bolivia called the Bolivian Blue and Gold Macaw. The Bolivian variety is distinguished by its larger size and its coloring. On all these Macaws the colors are vibrant, but the Bolivian has more of a true blue rather than the teal blue seen in the average Blue and Gold. They all share the same wonderful personality and characteristics.<br />
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The Blue and Gold Macaw is very adaptive. Whatever environment they are in, it becomes quite normal for them. If they are around many people, they will accept many people. When well trained and socialized, Blue and Gold Macaws enjoy participating in all sorts of outdoor and public activities with their owners. We've seen them attending public festivals on their owners arms. One woman regularly took her Macaw with her to Western line dance classes. Another woman would take her Blue and Gold horseback riding with her. There are bird leashes available so you can take your feathered friend wherever you go, and they just adapt. They ride well in a car on a bird car seat
    Tropic Macaw.jpg
  • A Vibrant Wood Duck Swims On A Flash Of Green Water
    Wood Duck Flash.jpg
  • A Crimson Red Daffodil Flower Release A Vibrant Glow Against A Backdrop Of Black
    Crimson Daffodil.jpg
  • A Reaching Staircase Into Vibrant Autumn Trees with a Female Cardinal Perched on the Rail.
    Natures Staircase.jpg
  • A bold and vibrant macro closeup of a pink and purple Marguerite Daisy against a textured rainbow colored backdrop. A bit of a hippy vibe that screamed a bit of flower power for me.<br />
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This spray flower has a classic bloom with many ray petals radiating out from a disk-shaped center. This colorful package of popping purple tinted daisies would add an alluring appeal to any wedding bouquet, table centerpiece or flower arrangement! <br />
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The Marguerite daisy or also know as the Argyranthemum frutescens, is a lovely daisy featuring a large middle of the flower generally yellow but depending on the variety they can also be pinkish in color.<br />
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The petals of the Marguerite are generally white, pink, or yellow. They can have single or double blooms and they are usually 1-2 inches in size. The leaves and such of Marguerite daisies are a blue-green color, thin and almost fern like.<br />
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The Marguerite daisy does best in richly fertilized, well drained soil. They also like to be planted in fully sunny areas. They work really well as a boarder or on the outside edge of your year or garden adding the perfect splash of color to the area.<br />
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This type of daisy is a pretty hardy plant, if you have them planted outside make sure to water them about twice a week. If the plant starts to wilt it is a sign that they need a bit more water. Keep the soil moist pretty often, but never all the time because like with most plants, their root will rot if left in constant water.
    Flower Empowered.jpg
  • A long gravel rural road stretches through an Iowa corn field on a vibrant summer day. Reaching trees and silos deep in the distance give clues as to what may await at the end of the journey.
    A Long Rural Road.jpg
  • Lily Pads and a Blooming Water Lily Glow In Vibrant Blue Waters
    Lily Pad Hype.jpg
  • A fine art depiction of multicolored gerber daisy flowers under a spectrum of rainbow lighting with bold vibrant colors and circular geometry effects.
    Richeous Rainbow Blooms.jpg
  • Tones of gold and orange blanket the shore in this autumn waterscape at Broemmelsiek Park in Wentzville, Missouri.
    Golden Autumn at Broemmelsiek Park.jpg
  • Dreamy visions of a Blue Jay perched in a tree
    Visions of a Blue Jay.jpg
  • A shot from Broemmelsiek Park Lake at the intersection of Schwede and Wilson roads, off State Road DD in Wentzville (New Melle) Missouri
    Broemmelsiek Park Lake 2.jpg
  • A Sunset Vire From the Overlook at Klondike Park in Missouri on 1-13-21
    Sunset Overlook at Klondike 1-13-21.jpg
  • A Macro Closeup Of A Yellow Daisy After A Storm with Rain Droplets.
    Dew on Mini Yellow Daisy.jpg
  • The Douglas Aster is an Rhizomatous perennial wildflower with much-branched stems and light purple aster-like flower heads. It has Ray flowers are blue to purple and disk flowers are yellow. The flowers are 1-2 cm long. A distinguishing characterisitic of Douglas aster is its thick overlapping bracts beneath each flower head. Also, outer margins of thegracts have a thin, transparent (waxy/papery) look.<br />
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The Painted lady butterfly, red admiral, spring azure, orange sulphur, and woodland skipper butterflies are attracted to the flowers.<br />
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The Douglas Aster (Subspicatum) is generally described as a perennial forb/herb. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Douglas Aster (Subspicatum) has green foliage and inconspicuous purple flowers, with an abuncance of conspicuous brown fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the late summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Douglas Aster (Subspicatum) has a short life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate.
    Douglas Aster on Amber.jpg
  • Watching huge flocks of Snow Geese swirl down from the sky, amid a cacophony of honking, is a little like standing inside a snow globe. These loud, white-and-black geese can cover the ground in a snowy blanket as they eat their way across fallow cornfields or wetlands. Among them, you might see a dark form with a white head?a color variant called the ?Blue Goose.? Snow Geese have skyrocketed in numbers and are now among the most abundant waterfowl on the continent. <br />
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The Snow Goose, also known as the Blue Goose, is a North American species of goose. Its name derives from the typically white plumage. The genus of this bird is disputed. Snow Geese don't like to travel without the company of another couple dozen geese and can form flocks of several hundred thousand. Family groups forage together on wintering grounds, digging up roots and tubers from muddy fields and marshes. In flight, they are steady on the wing with even wingbeats.
    Snow Geese Over New Melle.jpg
  • A scorched Earth Perspective of an isolated bench to rest your feet after a long hike through Klondike.
    A Place To Sit at Klondike.jpg
  • Who said Horseshoes was not an intense game?
    Horseshoe Rift.jpg
  • A Twelve-spotted Skimmer Dragonfly in Pastel Colors. The Twelve-spotted Skimmer is a common North American skimmer dragonfly, found in southern Canada and in all 48 of the contiguous U.S. states. It is a large species, at 50 mm long
    Dragonfly on Pastels - Twelve-spotte...jpg
  • A shot from Broemmelsiek Park Lake at the intersection of Schwede and Wilson roads, off State Road DD in Wentzville (New Melle) Missouri
    Broemmelsiek Park Lake 3.jpg
  • Sunset light and wispy clouds meet the rolling waves in the waters off Maui, Hawaii
    Where Water Meets Sky.jpg
  • Sweet Candy Colored Skies Over Jefferson Barracks Memorial Cemetery in Missouri
    Candy Colored Gravyard Skies.jpg
  • Jefferson Barracks, one of the National Cemetery Administrations oldest interment sites, has served as a burial place soldiers from all wars. The original military post was built south of St. Louis, Mo., on the banks of the Mississippi River to replace Fort Bellefontaine. Selected for its strategic geographic location, the post was opened in 1826. Jefferson Barracks became the army's first permanent base west of the Mississippi River. By the 1840s, it was the largest military establishment in the United States. During the Civil War, Jefferson Barracks served as a training post for the Union Army. There was also a hospital at the post for the Union army's sick and wounded.
    Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.jpg
  • Rocky formations along the shore of Klondike Park Lake cast reflection along the waters' edge
    Klondike Rocky Shore.jpg
  • Glassy Lake Reflections at Klondike Park as the sun sets at cast a bare light through the trees. Deep shadows hide the abundance of colored foliage and faintly shimmers the top of the water
    Glass Klondike Lake.jpg
  • A bird soars past the bright sun on a winding back road drapes by Autumn trees basked in warm sunlight
    A Road Thru Nature.jpg
  • Klondike Park is 250 acres of scenic property, featuring more than four miles of natural and paved trails for hiking and biking. Once the site of an old silica sand quarry, the area has been preserved and turned into beautiful parkland. A unique lookout bluff provides picturesque views of the Missouri River Valley, as well as the historic Katy Trail.<br />
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This cozy camping retreat, nestled in Missouri's wine country, has become a preferred camping destination. Spend a relaxing weekend camping under the stars close to home! It features six rustic cabins that sleep up to eight guests, 10 basic campsites, and 31 primitive campsites with restrooms and a shower house nearby.<br />
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With a modern conference center on site, it's the perfect location for a family or business outing. It also features a large fishing lake fully stocked with bluegill, bass, and catfish and free boat ramps to access the Missouri River. A unique birding/wildlife area, picnic shelters, and playgrounds for children are just a few more amenities to enjoy while at Klondike Park.
    Klondike Colors.jpg
  • Lupine draws the eye skyward with its gorgeously colored and interestingly structured flower spikes. Bicolor Russell hybrids are the most popular type. Their large pea-like flowers come in amazing colors and combinations, clustered in long spikes on sturdy stems.<br />
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Lupine prefers light, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic, and it does not tolerate heat or humidity well. It performs best in areas with cool summers, especially the Pacific Northwest.
    Natures Magic.jpg
  • A bold closeup of a gerber daisy flower heart with a highlight on the details.
    Blowzy Daisy Details.jpg
  • The Common Starling, also known as the European Starling or in the British Isles just the Starling, is a medium-sized passerine bird in the starling family Sturnidae.<br />
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First brought to North America by Shakespeare enthusiasts in the nineteenth century, European Starlings are now among the continent?s most numerous songbirds. They are stocky black birds with short tails, triangular wings, and long, pointed bills. Though they?re sometimes resented for their abundance and aggressiveness, they?re still dazzling birds when you get a good look. Covered in white spots during winter, they turn dark and glossy in summer. For much of the year, they wheel through the sky and mob lawns in big, noisy flocks.
    Starling On Lime Grass.jpg
  • A floral assortment bunched together in Grandma's Garden
    Grandmas Garden.jpg
  • An Autumn Tree on the edge of a scenic cliff soaks up the warmth of a sunset beyond the fence line at Klondike Park
    Soaking Up A Sunset Glow.jpg
  • The soft velvet green grass and foliage reflects off the lake at Broemmelsiek Park as a summer evening winds down.
    Broemmelsiek Park Green.jpg
  • Evening Light falls of the plush green trees that surround the fishing lake in the middle of Broemmelsiek Park in Wentzville (Saint Charles County) Missouri
    An Evening at Broemmelsiek Park.jpg
  • A shot from Broemmelsiek Park Lake at the intersection of Schwede and Wilson roads, off State Road DD in Wentzville (New Melle) Missouri
    Broemmelsiek Park Lake.jpg
  • Wispy clouds meet the seas just off the coast of Maui at Sunset.
    Lost At Sunset Sea.jpg
  • A Yellow Wildflower Macro From The Side Of The Road
    Midnight In The Garden Of Yellow.jpg
  • Some abstract fun using remote flashes, colored gels and of all things, plastic cling wrap.
    Flash Wrapped.jpg
  • An uphill view at Jefferson Barracks as blue skies and wispy clouds cover the velvet green grass and headstones
    Jefferson Barracks Graves.jpg
  • Warmth of the evening sun basks the headstones of departed souls at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
    Headstones Basking In Sunlight.jpg
  • Once the site of a silica sand quarry, Klondike Park is a glowing example of nature's resiliency.  Located just off the Katy Trail, the 250-acre park is a popular destination for outdoor recreationalists, families, and youth activity groups.  Natural and paved trails wind through tree-lined hillsides to offer a challenging ride or hike and spectacular views of wildlife, native plants, and the surrounding Missouri River Valley.
    A Beautiful Day At Klondike Lake.jpg
  • The sun comes out from behind the clouds at Broemmelsiek Park and casts a warm glow across the lake
    Sunrise Over Broemmelsiek.jpg
  • Spring Green Begins To Return After A Long Winter At Broemmelsiek Park in Wentzville, Missouri
    After A Long Winter At Broemmelsiek.jpg
  • Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Fraser Leonard is a prolific full-time artist with over 50 years of creative experience. His works are influenced by nature and a positive attitude towards the environment and mankind.
    Fraser Leonard.jpg
  • Daffodils come in all sizes from 5-inch blooms on 2-foot stems to half-inch flowers on 2-inch stems. Largely for show purposes, but also for guidance in gardening, certain species and named cultivars have been determined to be miniatures and must compete by themselves in daffodil shows.<br />
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Depending on  which botanist you talk to, there are between 40 and 200 different daffodil species, subspecies or varieties of species and over 25,000 registered cultivars (named hybrids) divided among the thirteen divisions of the official classification system.<br />
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Narcissus is a genus of mainly hardy, mostly spring-flowering, bulbous perennials in the Amaryllis family, subfamily Amaryllidoideae. Various common names including daffodil, narcissus, and jonquil are used to describe all or some of the genus
    Itsy Bitsy Daffodil Bloom.jpg
  • Two Purple Wildflowers Grow Behind Barbed Wire Wrapped Around A Tree
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  • The Snow Goose has two color plumage morphs, white (snow) or gray/blue (blue), thus the common description as snows and blues. White-morph birds are white except for black wing tips, but blue-morph geese have bluish-grey plumage replacing the white except on the head, neck and tail tip. The immature blue phase is drab or slate-gray with little to no white on the head, neck, or belly.<br />
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Outside of the nesting season, they usually feed in flocks. In winter, snow geese feed on left-over grain in fields. They migrate in large flocks, often visiting traditional stopover habitats in spectacular numbers. Snow Geese often travel and feed alongside Greater White-fronted Geese; in contrast, the two tend to avoid travelling and feeding alongside Canada Geese, which are often heavier birds.<br />
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The breeding population of the Lesser Snow Goose exceeds 5 million birds, an increase of more than 300 percent since the mid-1970s. The population is increasing at a rate of more than 5 percent per year. Non-breeding geese (juveniles or adults that fail to nest successfully) are not included in this estimate, so the total number of geese is even higher. Lesser Snow Goose population indices are the highest they have been since population records have been kept, and evidence suggests that large breeding populations are spreading to previously untouched sections of the Hudson Bay coastline.
    Snow Goose Flight.jpg
  • A Wood Duck swims towards the camera casting reflections in the warm water below.<br />
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The wood duck is one of the most beautiful of the North American ducks. In the early 1900s, the species was considered in danger of extinction throughout its range due to market shooting, habitat loss, and hunting seasons that extended into the breeding season. <br />
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With the implementation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act in 1918 between the United States and Canada, market shooting was outlawed and judicious hunting season lengths and bag limits were instituted. These changes, together with the construction and placement of nest boxes during the last seven decades, have resulted in a dramatic comeback of wood duck populations.<br />
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Wood ducks are among the most productive egg layers of all the duck species. This evolutionary adaptation occurs because wood ducks experience very high duckling mortality rates. If the first nest fails, the female will attempt up to 2 re-nests to raise a brood.
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  • A Wood Duck Wades Through The Water In This Colorful, Calm Scene.
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  • Once the site of a silica sand quarry, Klondike Park is a glowing example of nature's resiliency. Located just off the Katy Trail, the 250-acre park is a popular destination for outdoor recreationalists, families, and youth activity groups. Natural and paved trails wind through tree-lined hillsides to offer a challenging ride or hike and spectacular views of wildlife, native plants, and the surrounding Missouri River Valley. An indoor conference center that may be rented for weddings, business meetings, and other group functions; three picnic shelters, camper cabins and tent camping sites; a fishing lake; a boat ramp for access to the Missouri River; and about 5 miles of paved or natural trail.<br />
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According to early records, the land upon which Klondike Park sits was originally owned by Wilhelm (William) Engelage, a farmer from Prussia. In 1898, the Tavern Rock Sand Company bought a portion of the property and began Klondike Quarry. The silica sand mined from this quarry was mixed with soda and limestone to create glass products. The top layer (from 8? to 18? was used to make amber glass because of its yellow, claystained color, while clear glass was made from the white sand found below 18 feet. Production reached its peak in 1945 when 233,420 tons of sand were exported from the quarry to meet war demands. The quarry was permanently closed in 1983.
    Winter Sets at Klondike Park.jpg
  • Klondike Park has so much to offer, the lake loop is a nice walk for the family. It's also a great fishing spot. The trails in the park would be great for mountain biking. If you are a fan of mountain biking then this park is a must for it being so close to St. Louis. I like riding the Katy trail to this park and then take the paved trail up to the bluff overlook to watch the birds fly and see the Labadie Plant across the Missouri river.
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  • A Leading View of the Scenic Overlook at Klondike Park, One of the central focal points and viewing areas found in the Park. The vista views from this vantage point are nothing less than spectacular, especially during the Autumn months.
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  • A Mossy Autumn Lake at Ahden Knight Hampton Memorial Lake at August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in Saint Charles, Missouri
    Busch Wildlife Swampy Autumn.jpg
  • Many Hibiscus species are grown for their showy flowers or used as landscape shrubs, and are used to attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
    Red Hibiscus Grunge.jpg
  • My wife and I decided to take an hour out our our busy schedule to take a drive and take some photos, and spend a small moment of quality time together. I figured I wanted to snap my first HDR Picture to capture the moment. This is the result.
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  • The White Ibis is a rather quiet bird, only grunting or croaking on breeding grounds
    Ibis on Evening Pond.jpg
  • A Flower Petal Is A Great Spot To Chill
    Green Lizard On Petal Perch.jpg
  • An Early Autumn View From The Lake at Klondike Park in Augusta, MO. This is a 250-acre former silica-sand quarry with views of the Missouri River Valley, popular with campers.
    Painted Klondike Autumn.jpg
  • A Male Northern Cardinal Perched Against A Blurred Backdrop Of Spring Green
    Red Bird Pop On Green.jpg
  • Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you
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  • A Deep Orange Marigold Flower on a Blue Backdrop in the Garden
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  • The Power Expands From The Center. Earth, Love and Power Enfold In This Fine Art Pattern
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  • A Buck Attempting To Camouflage Himself In The Bushes at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
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  • A deer watches over the cemetery keeping an eye on departed souls at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Almost seemingly stopping at each headstone and pausing to reflect at each grave, this buck gave a sense of serenity and calm.
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  • A Trippy Floral Fantasy Splashed By Psychedelic Colors and Lines
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  • The sun rises behind the trees near the cove at Klondike Park lake
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  • Tall blue skies with wispy clouds above the reflecting tree line at Klondike Park lake in Saint Charles, Missouri.
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  • The meaning of pink roses is as beautiful and as graceful as the delicate blossom. They're often seen in bridal arrangements, thank you or congratulations bouquets. Considering the word "rose" brings to mind the faint blush of a fair maiden's cheeks, it's not surprising these blooms are a favorite to give and receive. <br />
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Pink is not just for girls, and it is not just a pretty color. Pink roses have deep significance when it comes to affections given and received. The most widely accepted interpretation of pink roses is grace and gentility. <br />
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An admiration for beauty, refinement and enduring grace is what the pink rose connotes. The receiver of the pink rose can rest assured that he or she is admired for possessing a certain respectability and decorum not commonly found in others. <br />
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The meaning of pink roses, as expressed by their lovely color is happiness and joy. Being themselves a joy to behold, pink roses express fun and happiness. The pink rose denotes that the receiver is a pleasure to behold, a pleasure to have in company. Thus, it is an indication of deep joy. They indicate happiness or pride, a heart-felt appreciation.
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  • The beauty of even common roadside simple weeds contains vibrance, beauty and grace if you simple look close enough
    Natures Vibrance Befalls.jpg
  • This Blue Hyacinth Macaw Strikes A Funny Pose.<br />
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The large Hyacinth Macaw Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus is a majestic beauty. Visually it appears to be the largest parrot in the world. But that is not quite so. The elongated body of the Hyacinth reaches about 37' (95 cm) in length and it has an impressive wingspan up to about 42 inches across, which is the most expansive parrot in the world. But the Hyacinth is not all that hefty, it only weighs up to about 3.7 lb.<br />
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The worlds largest parrot is actually a flightless, ground-dwelling bird. It is the species Strigops habroptila, commonly called Kakapo which means night parrot. This hefty bird only extends to 24' (61 cm) in length, but in weight a mature adult can be up to 9 pounds (4 kg)! The Kakapo is endemic to New Zealand and is quite a pretty bird in its own right. Rather than being blue like the Hyacinth, it is a yellowish green color mottled with dark stripes and spots giving it an owlish appearance. Its scientific name actually means 'owl-faced soft feathers'.<br />
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The beautiful Hyacinth is pretty much an all blue large Macaw. The rich cobalt blue of its coloring is what influenced its name. It is a calm Macaw and known to make an excellent pet. Hyacinth Macaws have a very even temperament. They are sweet, extremely gentle, and are not inclined to make a great deal of noise. They are affectionate and playful, and become quite attached to their human families.
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  • The Catalina Macaw has two very popular types of macaws as its parents. The Scarlet Macaw, one of the most highly favored, is described as "beautiful and striking". The Scarlet has been the best known South American parrot for over 100 years. The other parent, the Blue and Gold Macaw, has been has been one of the most popular pet birds in the trade, renowned not only for its beauty but for its gentle, amiable nature.<br />
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   Hybrid macaws are bred for color. The Catalina Macaws are a first generation hybrid macaw, though today there are second generation Catalina Macaws whose parents are both Catalinas. Because they are a mixture of more than one type of macaw, the offspring are influenced by the traits and characteristics of both of its parents. Father's have the dominant gene, so this will generally influence the offspring's coloration and overall appearance. The Catalina inherits its gorgeous coloring from these two striking parents.
    Colorful Catalina Macaw.jpg
  • A row of multi-colored gerber daisies from the garden from a stem-up perspective.<br />
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Gerbera daisy flowers exhibit large (4") blooms with yellowish central disks surrounded by colorful rays. The rays are most commonly yellow, red or orange. However, growers have also produced varieties in white, pink and violet. Gerbera daisy flowers reach a little over one foot in height, with a width slightly less than that.<br />
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 Whether you are growing gerbera daisies as perennials or as annuals, water them faithfully; and fertilize regularly for optimal blooming. Gerbera daisy flowers are susceptible to crown rot, so don't plant them too deeply. They are also susceptible to powdery mildew, so avoid overhead watering; and water the plants early in the day. Plants bought at the florist should be introduced only gradually to direct sunlight outdoors; otherwise, they'll wilt.
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  • Large pink and purple petals one each cluster surround pointy yellow florets from the center in this flowing fine art floral shot from a garden.<br />
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I have not been able to get an identification on these flowers yet, try as I have.
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  • A Green Ladybug (Spotted Cucumber Beetle) Macro Shot. These beetles usually are found on the leaves and flowers of plant species such as melon, cucumber and squash varieties.
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  • Looking out from the Scenic Overlook at Klondike Park in Saint Charles, Missouri at Sunset. Situated off Route 94 between Defiance and Augusta. Nestled in Missouri's scenic wine country, Klondike Park offers campers a chance to reconnect to nature and the outdoors. The camp is a popular destination for Girl and Boy Scout troops.
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  • A Long View of the Klondike Park Cliff From Below against a backdrop of puffy white clouds.
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  • A wonderful mix of colors, the deep blue water and sky, and the bare white rock. Klondike Park, once the site of a silica sand quarry, is a popular destination for outdoor recreationalists, families, and youth activity groups. Trails, both paved and natural, criss-cross the verdant hillsides and offer bicyclists, joggers, and hikers spectacular views of wildlife, native plants, and the surrounding Missouri River Valley.
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  • Once the site of a silica sand quarry, Klondike Park is a glowing example of nature's resiliency.  Located just off the Katy Trail, the 250-acre park is a popular destination for outdoor recreationalists, families, and youth activity groups.  Natural and paved trails wind through tree-lined hillsides to offer a challenging ride or hike and spectacular views of wildlife, native plants, and the surrounding Missouri River Valley.
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  • A Mossy Autumn Lake at Ahden Knight Hampton Memorial Lake at August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in Saint Charles, Missouri
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  • I really love to take dead and dying plants found in nature and bringing some life back to them through art. Adding some life and beauty back to this decrepit and withering weed was the inspiration for this Wicked Weed.
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  • The Last Of The Sunlight Peeks Through The Clouds at Broemmelsiek Park and Casts a Sunset Glow Upon The Lake
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  • Monday Morning Light Casts a Glow on this Delicate Orange Zinnia Bloom
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  • Going around the walking track that circels the large lake. A shot from Broemmelsiek Park Lake at the intersection of Schwede and Wilson roads, off State Road DD in Wentzville (New Melle) Missouri
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  • A shot from Broemmelsiek Park Lake at the intersection of Schwede and Wilson roads, off State Road DD in Wentzville (New Melle) Missouri
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