Kip’s Comments - October 9-12, 2025

Offline and Many Steps

Over the past days I have been away where I was offline from the busyness of today’s life. We took temporary residence in Yellow River State Forest - a beautiful place where cell signals are lacking and natural beauty is abundant. From the forest we hiked many miles in the forest proper and on neighboring trails. I will share images from our various efforts, except for our stop at Mohn’s Fish Market for smoked carp and pickled suckers. Both were delicious, but no photos were made. Maybe next time.

Yellow River State Forest Fire Tower:

Yellow River State Forest Fire Tower - Image 1033253

Yellow River State Forest Fire Tower - Image 1033259

Trees in Yellow River State Forest - Image 1033184

Paint Rock at Yellow River State Forest:

Paint Rock Hike - Image 1033528

Paint Rock Hike - Image 1033576

Mississippi River View From Hike To Paint Rock - Image 1033446

Paint Rock Hike - Image 1033617

Lady Fern - Image 1033337

Green Foxtail on Paint Rock - Image 1033335

Lansing (Bridge over Mississippi River):

Lansing Bridge on Mississippi River - Image 1033352

Lansing Bridge on Mississippi River - Image 1033387

Lansing Bridge on Mississippi River - Image 1033394

Mississippi River at Lansing - Image 1033417

Hiking at Effigy Mounds National Monument:

View From Effigy Mounds - Image 1033887

Hanging Rock at Effigy Mounds - Image 1033738