A BEAUTIFUL SANDHILL CRANE ARIZONA BARREL CACTUS (FEROCACTUS WISLIZENI) I reached the trailhead before

I reached the trailhead before 5:00 am

Decided to listen to the forecast and head out to catch the sunset

Cup plants grow abundantly around the Wildflower Lake and throughout much of Wildflower Park

I would like to tell you what happened to me on the way there

A walk through this quaint park with the freshly fallen snow was an inspiring morning to be out and enjoying this winter landscape scene in Northern Illinois

A BEAUTIFUL SANDHILL CRANE ARIZONA BARREL CACTUS (FEROCACTUS WISLIZENI) I reached the trailhead beforeA beautiful sandhill crane looks towards its mate while moving across the prairie landscape in search of a meal during a sunny spring afternoon in Northern Illinois. (406 118)