Jo Daviess County, IL

Illinois

A pair of hot air balloons glowing on Lake Galena. The ice was 3 feet thick when I took this picture. Galena on the Fly Hot Air Balloons is a must for anyone visiting the Galena area. You will be glad you did it!
Taken at Millers Landing across from Palisades Park. In the late Spring Bald Eagles start to migrate through looking for areas of open ice to fish. In cold Winters they are always common around open water. They always strike me as huge birds when I get close to them.
Andy Williams at Galena on the Fly has some of the most beautiful scenery for his balloon. If he knows I am taking pictures he will use gas to get the balloon to glow which makes an amazing difference in the image. If you to Galena a balloon ride with Andy is a must.
A great sunset on an early Winter day got interesting very quickly when a flock of geese came through. The colors on this night were beautiful.
One of my favorite bluejay shots. Although common these birds are very beautiful, loud and aggresive. The Fall mating call is so sweet and soft compared to the usual cry.

Popular cities in Jo Daviess County

Galena which includes a city
Galena
Known for Rivers, Shopping and Historical
Once the home of Ulysses S. Grant, this city offers visitors a glimpse into 19th-century America with its redbrick buildings and interesting historical sites.

Reasons to visit

  • Belvedere Mansion
  • Grant Park
  • Grant Home
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Historic Fort Apple River in Illinois, USA
Apple River
Known for Natural parks
Trip time! Discover the parks in Apple River.

Reasons to visit

  • Apple Canyon Lake
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A squadron of Spring Pelicans with the breeding bump on their bills. They get snow white and look very different in the Spring. If you see them in the Fall they look darker and drab.
East Dubuque
Known for Dining, Rivers and Casinos
Experience romantic East Dubuque: its riverfront, food, sunsets, and more!
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Wooden fence
Elizabeth
Known for Historical
Trip time! Discover the history in Elizabeth.
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Old building on a street of Galena, Illinois
Stockton
Known for Friendly people, Family-friendly and Countryside
Get away to quaint Stockton! Enjoy the golf, festivals, and spas.
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A flock of horned larks in a snowy field. These hearty Winter birds are always fun to watch. They are one of the few winter birds that have color and interesting patterns. At certain times you can see the feather horns on their heads which is where they the name.
Hanover
Venture to sights like Chestnut Mountain Resort and Rocky Waters Vineyard and Winery as you discover Hanover.
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