Strung along the towering bluffs above the Au Sable River is the Highbanks Trail, a skiing and hiking route that was developed through the Corsair Ski Council and the Huron National Forest. This is a point-to-point trail, and without two vehicles, its almost impossible to avoid backtracking. At times the route also winds close to River Road, and the sound of cars speeding by occasionally breaks up the peaceful tranquility of the wooded path.But the drawbacks are hardly worth considering when compared with what the Highbanks Trail has to offer: outstanding scenery and views, the possibility of spotting a bald eagle during the spring and summer and an opportunity to learn about the life of ...

Located in Lewis Center, Highbanks Metro Park is one of my go-to locations for outdoor portraits. In fact, of all of my favorite places around Columbus, Highbanks is where I prefer to go most often if we’re looking for that park and garden vibe. Here is what Highbanks has to offer:A massive park full of variety. You can find wooded trails, sprawling meadows full of tall grasses and wildflowers depending on the season, bridges, and fences (perfect for that casual-lean photo). Big fields for golde

We all have something we love doing. Whatever that thing is for you, incorporate it into your photos. It creates interesting portraits, sets your images apart from others, and will give you lasting memories of your passions and joys at this stage of life.

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Sharon Woods Loop Trail spans 2.6 from E. Kemper Rd. and Highbanks Dr. to E. Kemper Rd. and Highbanks Dr.. View amenities, descriptions, reviews, photos, itineraries, and directions on TrailLink.

We could not have imagined a cuter model to take photos of than Madden, the 4 month old German Shepherd pup! We chased Madden around as he ran and played at Highbanks Metro Park with his dog mom, Molly. Such an adorable age to capture forever!

In case you missed my recent series of favorite photo locations in and around Columbus, Ohio, here is a quick roundup of my choices. You’ll find everything from urban to small town to park and nature reserve. There’s the well-known and the hidden gem. No matter what your next photo session requires, I have a great location for you. Click the link for each location to read my detailed write-up for each spot.1. Highbanks Metro ParkHighbanks is the first Metro Park that I fell in love with. It’s a

My friend Emma is so good about getting her family pictures updated, and I am thankful she trusts me to do so! When she had family in from out of town last week, we all headed over to Highbanks Metro Park to capture some group shots. While I am excited for fall to be here to begin photographing the leaves, I love the color of the greenery when shooting at this "end of summer" time. I'm really happy with the genuine moments I think we captured. You all have a beautiful family and it was great |Colleen is an experienced family photographer based out of Nocatee in Ponte Vedra, Florida, serving the greater Jacksonville and St. Augustine area. |Colleen Lindhurst Photography

I lived in this house while attending St. Cloud State University. While there I loved the history and met one of the grandsons of Mr. Clarke. At the time he was an old man who wanted a tour of his boyhood home to see how it had been changed through the years. The room that was my kitchen had been his bedroom. He recalled crawling out the window, across the garage, and down the downspout some mornings to ride along with the Milk man. 1892 - Nehemiah P. Clarke house - St. Cloud, MN Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1982 This two and one-half story Richardsonian Romanesque dwelling was constructed of red pressed brick brought upriver from St. Louis. Red granite was used in the raised basement, window sills and lintels, and other decorative elements. Built on an asymmetrical plan, the facade has a central, double-leaf entrance sheltered under a porch that extends across the north two-thirds of the facade and extends into a porte-cochere at the north elevation. A picture window graces the lower story with a triple-arched window on the upper story. Rectangular double-hung sash are used in other locations with smaller double-hung windows in the attic story. The southwest corner of the facade is dominated by a two and one-half story octagonal corner tower. A three-sided bay anchors the northwest corner of the facade and contains a prominent chimney decorated by patterned brickwork and granite detailing. There is a gable-roofed bay on the south elevation and a two-story rounded bay on the north elevation surmounted by a gable housing a small, recessed balcony. The Clarke residence has a deep setback with a curving entry drive from Ramsey Place winding under the porte-cochere, all indicative of its construction on an estate-type parcel rather than a traditional city lot. One of St. Cloud's great nineteenth century mansions, the house was built for lumberman and railroad investor Nehemiah P. Clarke. When constructed, it was adjacent to another great house, the home of Mrs. T.C. McClure, to the south on what is now Highbanks. Clarke hired prominent Minneapolis architect Charles S. Sedgwick to design the house, which was built at a cost of $35,000. The Massachusetts-born Clarke came to St. Cloud in 1856 and established a general merchandise business. He invested in timber and railroads and eventually raised purebred stock on his three Stearns County farms. Clarke became impoverished when his health failed and his nephew, who took over his finances lost several hundred thousand dollars in the Chicago commodity exchange. He died in 1912 and his wife in 1924. The house remained in the Clarke family until 1949 when it was sold to Albert and Julia Thienes. In general the house had been fairly well preserved in terms of woodwork, but needed to be entirely redecorated and restored. Much of the plumbing and wiring was replaced. The 3rd floor, which had been a ballroom and maids room was made into 2 apartments. The original master bedroom suited was converted into an office. Another portion of the 2nd was also converted into an apartment. www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/planning/docs/Southside%20Neighborho...