A public Rose Garden for everyone to enjoy.

Just because we can.

Other cities pave over their waterfronts and build freeways above them.

We put a walkway for pedestrians and bicyclists to enjoy a beautiful view of the river. It's how we roll.

Amazing local nursery with fall color everywhere. 50 varieties of apples and pears. Clear and cool weather.

It's like a birthday party for autumn.

A historic, old-fashioned amusement park packed full of charm and fun and a pretty darn good view.

Celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary, acting like tourists in our beloved city.

One of many in our beloved city, but still the best.

A beautiful park in a city full of them.

Yet more evidence -- as if we needed any -- that our neighborhood is kind of pretty much awesome.

"Forest Park now includes over 5,100 wooded acres making it the largest, forested natural area within city limits in the United States."

And it's just across the bridge from our house.