MAJESTIC BUTTES AND SPIRES OF THE PARK BLUE Mist lingers throughout the morning

Mist lingers throughout the morning hours as the sun rises behind this peachleaf willow tree sending out sunbursts just before I cross over the South Fork Kishwaukee River on this cool summer morning at Wildflower Park

purples and orange

With this type of atmosphere

A thick heavy fog surrounds Wildflower Lake with the sun beginning to shine through the clouds as I make my way through the park

false sunflowers and cup plants are pictured here in full bloom during this summer evening at Wildflower Park

MAJESTIC BUTTES AND SPIRES OF THE PARK BLUE Mist lingers throughout the morningA wide expanse of buttes and spires create a majestic view overlooking Badlands National Park. (594 556)