Creek crossing by a small waterfall while hiking with friends at St. Francois State Park.

Coonville Creek at St. Francois State Park, Bonne Terre, Missouri.

Hiking off trail with friends on a foggy morning above the Big River at St. Francois State Park.

Hiking off trail with friends on a ridge above the Big River at St. Francois State Park.

Hiking off trail with friends at St. Francois State Park, Bonne Terre, Missouri. The day started with a heavy fog but soon cleared and was sunny and worm for the rest of the day.

Hiking off trail with friends on a ridge above the Big River at St. Francois State Park, Bonne Terre, Missouri.