One of my favorite places is Jolly Mill, the remnants of the small community of Jollification located just a couple of miles off of Hwy 60 near Pierce City (South on Wallaby Rd). The former town is now land managed by the Department of Conservation. However, the old grain mill still exists on the north side of the road. It's now part of a private park, and it costs $5 per carload per day for visitors. This expense goes to maintaining the grounds.
I had the opportunity to sketch the falls area while the dam was being drained before a heavy rain prediction. The area is prone to flooding, so opening the dam was a precaution to overflow. As I sketched, blue herons, dragonflies, butterflies, and darners swarmed me. I sat near the creek and watched the fish swim by.
This sketch is the first of a series of panoramic sketches documenting my travels and various hikes.
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