Kip’s Comments - October 19, 2026

Clearing My Head

Today was one of those days where I spent the entire day enjoying activities that clear my head. First I hiked to Paint Rock early in the morning. The views overlooking the Mississippi River were outstanding, as was the trek from my Jeep to Paint Rock and back.

Paint Rock Overlook Aerial - Image 1165073

Interrupted Fern - image 1164795

Hiking the Paint Rock Trail - Image 1164775

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Paper Birch on Ground - Image 1165155

Paint Rock Overlook Aerial - Image 1165075

After my head-clearing hike I then spent several hours along trout streams. Kristy and I will have healthy fish meals to enjoy in the near future.

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It was a great day in the outdoors!