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Dawn, at Lesterville Florist and Gifts, knows that many visitors to the Black River area like to take home a hand-carved collectible angel from Susan Lordi's Willow Tree collection.

Drop by and pick one up. These beautiful sculptures are a perfect personal gift for a family member who couldn't come along on the trip. Or you're sure to find the perfect piece that will always remind you of your trip to the Black River.

I might recommend the "Happiness" figurine. The birds make me think of all the natural beauty I see every time I'm on the Black River.

Plan to visit Dawn when you make your way to Lesterville.

I'll see you on the Black River.

posted by Kevin Perry 9:27 pm

Maps, Old and New
Wednesday, June 7, 2006

People have been trying to find their way to the fun in the Lesterville area for a long time.

A good map just can't be beat for that job.

I'm proud of the map we're offering on http://www.experienceblackriver.com/.

But it's not the only one "out there."

One of my favorites appears to be printed on an old bandana (if I remember it correctly) mounted on a door in the back corner inside Lenny's.

You'll have to visit Denny and Cathy personally to see the old map up close.

You might as well drive on down this weekend.

I'll see you on the Black River.

posted by Kevin Perry 10:08 pm

Dragon Tails & Cones
Tuesday, June 6, 2006

Click on the picture to see a close-up of that Dragon Tail.

I'll venture a guess that you can only see them (in Lesterville) at the Peola Valley Pottery.

Lee Ferber tells me they're really called pyrometric cones.

He puts a set of these cones in the kiln when he fires his pottery. From time to time, he pulls a brick out of the kiln wall and peeks through the hole to inspect the dragon tail.

When three of the cones have drooped over, but one remains unbowed, he knows the temperature inside the kiln is just right for the clay mixture and glazes he uses.

By the way, cones like these are used by potters all over the world.

When you're in Lesterville, you should drop by and see if you can talk Lee out of one. The used ones are sitting on top of his kiln door ready to be taken home by dragon admirers everywhere.

If you want an ice cream cone, well...you'll have to visit Donna at the Black River Ice Cream Parlor. She'll make your ice cream dessert just the way you want it. Go ahead and ask her for anything you can dream up.

I"ll see you on the Black River.

Posted by Kevin Perry 8:57 pm

Slow About Elephant Rocks
Monday, June 5, 2006

I'm slow. I know.

I'm finally posting a pic up here of a visit I made to Elephant Rocks State Park way back in April.

Speaking of slow...I'd never seen them before!

These huge granite formations are worth the trip down here, even if you do nothing else, and I know you won't do that!

Elephant Rocks State Park is not like some fancy museum in which you get to just see the big rocks. No! When you're here you get to be on the rocks, near the rocks, between the rocks, not beneath the rocks, but definitely among them.

For an interesting contrast experience, why not start your day at Elephant Rocks State Park, then come over to the newly re-opened Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park. The tour of the boulder field is fascinating.

I did the tour, as well as the new driving tour through the Park on the Thursday evening before Memorial Day weekend. Amazing!

Even though I'm slow about seeing Elephant Rocks, you shouldn't be. Plan your visit to the Black River area today.

I'll see you on the Black River.

posted by Kevin Perry 11:38 pm

Horsin' Around
Monday, June 5, 2006

In an update I wrote last week, I mentioned that Brushy Creek Resort was a great place for a western adventure.

They offer cross-country trail rides as well as guided rides on the Ozark Trail.

Today, I received an email from Mary Wiltberger, who operates Koinania Cottage. She let me know tha Koinania Cottage has horseback riding available nearby.

You'll enjoy reading what others have said about their stay at Koinania Cottage here.

And don't forget, Riversedge Camping and Floating features trail rides, too!

Call for details.

I'll see you on the Black River.

posted by Kevin Perry 7:57 am

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