Michigan vs. Illinois: Round One

I've developed a thoroughly unscientific, completely biased theory that Michigan skies are the prettiest. Thus I present the first of several rounds of photo throwdowns.

Illinois:

Michigan:

Lookout Tower

On our way to Michigan last week, we passed this lookout tower (we had to ask what it was) near Hartford, IL. When it's completed, it will offer a killer view of the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers.