June Trip to Saint Louis Area

We took a trip to Denver with our RV to be able to attend our grandson's wedding. On the way, we spent four days with Jim's brother, Dean, and his family in the Saint Louis area, specifically Fenton, Missouri. While there we visited a covered bridge, a wildlife park and a Cardinal's game, as well as visit family.

This is the Sandy Creek Covered Bridge about an hour or so from St Louis. It is a Howe Truss Bridge, for those "covered bridge experts" out there! This is Dean's wife, Lonie, looking into it. It was built in 1872 on the road from Hillsboro to St Louis. The bridge was washed away in May 1886 but salvaged & rebuilt in August, 1886.

Jim, Lonie & Dean are standing in the interior by the wrought iron brace which is found between each of the X's in the structure which adds great support and strength.

Two young boys were jumping off the base of the bridge and swimming in the creek. It was a hot day in St Louis!

This side view of the bridge makes me think of old american photos. Isn't it beautiful! The mother of the boys is sitting in the chair on the right, watching them.

This is another view of the bridge.

The day of the Cardinal's game wew were able to drive through a nature park near Fenton called Lone Elk Park. While enjoying the beautiful scenery we saw wonderful wildlife. This is a bull elk.

Now, a full sized view of the bull elk.
This cow elk was eating grass in the woods.

We also saw these wild turkeys, right up close to the road!

Who would have thought you could see buffalo in the Saint Louis area? They are also indeginous to Missouri.

And here we are at the Cardinal's game! This is Dean, Lonie, Me and Jim. Cardinals won 10-2 over the Seattle Mariners. Note the red in the stands. The Cardinal fans are among the best in the world!