Kip’s Comments - July 10, 2025

I Got a Little High Today

During today’s exploration I got a little high when I spent time at the top of the observation tower at Pilot Knob State Park. This was a first visit for me, so I had no idea what to expect. Like nearly all of Iowa right now, the mosquitoes were miserable. Otherwise the park was very nice. Dramatic clouds made for nice pictures and even lighting.

Observation Tower at Pilot Knob State Park - Image 994587

Pilot Knob Observation Tower - Aerial - Image 994308

Pano View From Pilot Knob Observation Tower - Aerial - Image 994316

Pilot Knob State Park - Image 994345

Pilot Knob State Park - Image 994385

Pilot Knob Observation Tower - Image 994582

Pilot Knob State Park - Image 994459

Pilot Knob State Park - Image 994470

Pilot Knob State Park - Image 994442

Pilot Knob Observation Tower Globe

Black Raspberries - Image 994222

Common Buttonbush - Image 994232

Daisy Fleabane - Image 994236

Eastern Bottle-brush Grass - Image 994248

False Solomon's Seal Berries - Image 994259

Red Baneberry Berries - Image 994473

White Avens - Image 994477

Widowsfrill - Image 994499