It's been a while since I carted my camera along on my ride, so I took it along yesterday to take some pics at the Great Rivers Research Center building near the Confluence Trail. Click on the link under the pic to see the full size version. Some of the detail gets lost in the downsizing..

My favorite, I think, from the roof of the G. R. R. C. building. Light and shadow on the Mississippi.
CRW_0768 by David Bierbaum, on Flickr

Here's some more light and shadow on the riverbank. Melvin Price Lock and Dam, Clarke Bridge, and Alton IL in the background.
CRW_0770 by David Bierbaum, on Flickr

Does anyone know what this plant is? The delicate red stems caught my eye.
CRW_0775 by David Bierbaum, on Flickr

The G. R. R. C. front yard is basically a prairie and wetlands exhibit.
CRW_0778 by David Bierbaum, on Flickr

Had to get my bike in here somewhere! The G. R. R. C. building.
CRW_0782 by David Bierbaum, on Flickr

Finally, looking downriver at all the barge traffic...
CRW_0784 by David Bierbaum, on Flickr