Rathbun Lake C.O.E.

The roadtrip today was similar to yesterday.  A little variety was added with the addition of soybean fields to the cornfields J.   Once beyond the Mississippi River  the flat farmlands turned to rolling hills, with many picturesque small farm buildings from the past visible.  This barn reminded me of Dad’s. We are spending a couple nights at the Rathbun Lake Prairie Ridge Campground near Centerville, IA. The water level is high.  The boat launch ramp is not even visible, and the trees are standing in water. The campground gets its name from the tall grass prairies with its many wildflowers.  An effort was made in 1971 to re-establish the tall grass prairies here.   Several monarchs were feeding on the milkweed blossoms as we walked. The weather is very humid.