12:23 p.m. on January 12, 2012 (EST)
At work so I have to keep the commentary short. Here's some of the photos from the trip.


















Thanks for looking guys!
-Sam
12:50 p.m. on January 12, 2012 (EST)
Rick-Pittsburgh
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Hey Sam, really nice pics. Thanks for taking the time to share these with us.
1:44 p.m. on January 12, 2012 (EST)
Nice area you were at. Looks pretty awesome thanks for shareing it..
2:05 p.m. on January 12, 2012 (EST)
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I third that notion...great pics Sam!
2:33 p.m. on January 12, 2012 (EST)
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Good stuff, those rock formations are really cool. I love that photo of the Five Lined Skink, doing the classic "I kill you!" bite, LOL!
12:31 a.m. on January 13, 2012 (EST)
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Beautiful pics! Where bouts in Il. were ya?
7:10 a.m. on January 13, 2012 (EST)
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Nice photos. Love the cicada.
12:29 p.m. on January 13, 2012 (EST)
gonzan said:
Good stuff, those rock formations are really cool. I love that photo of the Five Lined Skink, doing the classic "I kill you!" bite, LOL!
Ha yeah I found a ton of herps down there. I'm a big reptile fan so Southern Illinois is heaven for me!
12:30 p.m. on January 13, 2012 (EST)
azrhino said:
Beautiful pics! Where bouts in Il. were ya?
Garden of the Gods area.
Thanks for all the replies guys!
2:10 a.m. on January 14, 2012 (EST)
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Say, Tired...
I love the sheer rock pics--I've not hiked in that area before and didn't realize how "sculptured" the rock formations were. The trail along the faultline was especially inviting. I can tell you love the sport, winter or no. Thanks for the contribution!
12:02 p.m. on January 14, 2012 (EST)
Bunion said:
Say, Tired...
I love the sheer rock pics--I've not hiked in that area before and didn't realize how "sculptured" the rock formations were. The trail along the faultline was especially inviting. I can tell you love the sport, winter or no. Thanks for the contribution!
Thanks friend. I'm actually going for a winter hike today! Hopefully it will cure my hiking anxiety.
12:15 p.m. on January 15, 2012 (EST)
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Very nice photos!
Thanks for posting, now I'm wanting to hike amongst the mossy rocks even more (I live on the coast of SC) maybe soon.
Nice Five Line Skink and Magicicada (periodical Cicada), great shot of the little waterfall (9th photo) and of the person (you?) on the rock ledge / cleft!
I'm glad you got to visit such a cool place.
Mike G.
11:33 p.m. on January 18, 2012 (EST)
Thanks Mike. Yeah I took a bunch of reptiles pictures..I must have deleted most of them :/
Appreciate the feedback guys. Will definitely be more trips to come.
12:32 p.m. on January 21, 2012 (EST)
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Great Photos, and area! I was going to ask it that was a Cicada, now I guess I know, big bug!
Love those rock formations and all the green. I bet it very cool after a heavy rain with the water and the rocks.
Wolfman