Where are the elephants? All I see are rocks.
I thought we were going to a quarry.
A pleasant drive from St. Louis and you’ll hear these and other unexpected questions from children of all ages.
Actually, the elephants in this state park are rocks– red granite to be precise.
Pushed toward the surface, rounded, and smoothed through the centuries, the rock’s value as building material was recognized in the mid-19th century. You can see the finished stone in St. Louis’ Eads Bridge and the Iowa and Illinois state capitol buildings.
Remnants of the quarry remain. Just follow the signs when you hike the trail. Or read the messages workmen left on the elephants.
Clamor up on the elephants backs to find a view that goes on for miles and miles and miles. No fear of this elephant ambling away or tickling you with their trunk.
Parks and photographs have been paired since the first cameras. Sunrise and sunset have always been popular topics. The tradition continues in the later-in-life romance, Morning Tryst. Read about what else can happen when you follow the link to the book blurb: https://amzn.to/35gH37S
