Effigy Mounds National Park - September, 1968

Visiting with the Kenslers yesterday we recalled the trip we took to Effigy Mounds one Sunday in 1968.  I suppose we packed a picnic lunch, but Jack reminded me that we drover to Prairie du Chien, across the river, where we bought a bottle of wine, and we bought cheese somewhere, also according to Jack.  Seems to me we also visited Villa Louis in Prairie du Chien, although in those days it wasn't so much a finished tourist attraction as it is today.

At the Mounds we walked a long way into the trail with Jeff, Vic, and Marni, leaving Lonna and Pat behind with Jana, who was only about 18 months at this point.  When we reached the far outpost Jack did his Lewis & Clark pose, one hand behind the back, the other shading his eyes as he leaned forward, viewing the horizon.  Typical Jack. Apparently I don't have that picture anymore, but did get several of the group enjoying the view.  If I'm not mistaken, at this point you can see 3 states - Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois.

The camera was a 35mm using slides that I converted to digital a couple years ago.  Without auto-focus or light meter, and having to guess at the correct speed and f-stop, they have become discolored and grainy in the conversion but the memories are still there.

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