Beautiful field of Big Bluestem prairie grass

A field of Big Bluestem prairie grass along Belmont Road, Bettendorf, provides a colorful contrast to the blue January sky and recent snow. The large field of native prairie grass is located on the south side of Belmont, just west of Middle Road and south of the Lindquist Ford dealership.

on Thu, 01/18/2007 - 02:40 by Anonymous

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