OUZEL FALLS BRIDGE SUNRISE The temperature was in the

The temperature was in the mid 20's with little to no wind and overcast conditions

The mouth of LaSalle Creek comes together with the Illinois River along the river trail at Starved Rock State Park

I moved along the trail as the sun was now above the box elder trees and noticed this incredible scene of the low lying mist being illuminated by the suns rays with an orange hue

I no longer needed my headlamp to guide my way up the mountain

I stop at this bridge overlooking the South Fork Kishwaukee River with a peachleaf willow tree standing behind and winter elderberry bushes in the foreground to take it all in and admire the view while snapping off a few shots

OUZEL FALLS BRIDGE SUNRISE The temperature was in theHiking to ouzel falls will bring you to ouzel falls bridge and ouzel creek at about the three mile mark where you can continue for another 3 miles to ouzel lake or 3. 5 miles to bluebird lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. (436 106)