A lot of thought went into the
design of this staircase that allows visitors to Starved Rock State Park in Illinois to move from the edge of the Illinois River, to the Bluff trail high atop the sandstone cliffs that make up the park. Taking a photo is a great excuse to pause on the way up.
Love the leading line of the steps . . . the Bluff trail must be very high above the river.
ReplyDeleteLove staircases, and that one is a doosey!
ReplyDeleteI sure wouldn't want to lose my footing on the descent, as you would probably end up in the river. Cool lines that take you to the water.
ReplyDeleteLong way down and it sounds like you still weren't at the top....great vantage point and wonderful leading line!!!!
ReplyDelete157 steps, I think.
ReplyDeleteBreath Taking!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful photo. It really does take your breath away. What is the story behind the name Starved Rock?
ReplyDeleteWhat a view...love the leading line down! Wouldn't want to climb back up though!
ReplyDeleteHi Val,
ReplyDeleteI'd never make it up. It makes me dizzy just looking at it. lol Awesome view I bet. Have a great day!
Sherrie
I would have more than one pause to contemplate the scenery.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and great lines indeed. With Ester, I'd pause a lot to make shots.
ReplyDeleteI like the lines too, it reminds me of a set of stairs in BC Canada on the West Coast, a lot a lot of work and so deserving of this lovely photo
ReplyDeleteI agree, great lines. Looks like a great place to hike and take photos.
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