This was such a beautiful summer day, it couldn’t go to waste. We decided to walk another section of the Ice Age Trail along the Holy Hill Segment. It was a great example of a public/private partnership that allows the public access to private land. All I can say is, “Thank you!!” to the owners of this beautiful property. There were many wildflowers in full bloom and some already beginning to go to seed. The trail was well groomed and easy to follow. I appreciated the wooden footbridge that kept us off the prairie grass and safe from insects.
The day was mostly overcast and breezy with a 90 degree temperature. We hiked up to an altitude of 1270 feet above sea level, so we climbed more than 400 feet over our home ground. At the top of the hike, there was a lovely bench donated by a family which served as a perfect respite for enjoying the view and the warm breeze. I hope you like the pictures.
Colorful farmland 
Trail between two fields 
Queen Anne’s Lace 
Goldenrod 
Prairie fleabane 
Wild bush rose 
Primrose 
Lobelia 
Grass Snake 
Old tree 
Wonderful remembrance 
Black eyed Susan 
Carrion Beetle 
wild mushroom 
Russula emetica; don’t eat me 
puff ball 
wild mushroom 
Clover 
Liverwort 
Hedge parsley 
Beebalm 
Prunella vulgaris 
Nightflowering silene 
Jerusalem Artichoke 
Butter and Eggs 
Potentilla 
Corn bordered by Queen Anne’s Lace 
Nightshade 
Warblers on the lines 
Warbler in the tree 
Honeysuckle 
Pye Weed 
Field Thistle
Nice pictures, beautiful day.
I should save this on my phone for when I next attempt the Ice Age trail. Thanks for the floral IDs! Looks like it was a beautiful hike.
Thanks for sharing the super pictures and the helpful IDs. So much beauty in God’s world.