THE ICE WORLD ADVENTURE TRAVEL The morning was very calm

The morning was very calm and peaceful with the sunrise being reflected onto a picturesque scene

I arrived at the lake around 6 am and started my way along the south end of the lake

After receiving 2-3 inches of snow overnight

An ocotillo cactus is front and center along with a few saguaro cacti in this desert southwest scene at Saguaro National Park

Saguaro cacti are seen in this desert southwest scene at Saguaro National Park

THE ICE WORLD ADVENTURE TRAVEL The morning was very calmA beautiful closeup view of a frozen wildcat canyon falls. With the extreme cold temperatures of January and February, waterfalls form as the afternoon sun begins to melt the snowfall from the previous day only to have that snow and water freeze overnight as the temperatures drop to 9F to 0F creating impressive and colorful waterfalls at Starved Rock State Park. (687 3583)