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NewsAugust 4, 2018

Hikers take in the view from Inspiration Point near Wolf Lake, Illinois.

Visitors watch from the Inspiration Point overlook as the sun sets behind the horizon Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
Visitors watch from the Inspiration Point overlook as the sun sets behind the horizon Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
A comma butterfly rests on foliage near the Inspiration Point Trail on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
A comma butterfly rests on foliage near the Inspiration Point Trail on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
A side path leading down to the Inspiration Point overlook is seen to the right of the main trail Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, at Inspiration Point near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
A side path leading down to the Inspiration Point overlook is seen to the right of the main trail Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, at Inspiration Point near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
Light hits the path leading to the overlook at Inspiration Point on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
Light hits the path leading to the overlook at Inspiration Point on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
Braden Derossett of Jackson makes his way down to the overlook at Inspiration Point for the first time Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
Braden Derossett of Jackson makes his way down to the overlook at Inspiration Point for the first time Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
Visitors point out features in the landscape while taking in the view at Inspiration Point overlook Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
Visitors point out features in the landscape while taking in the view at Inspiration Point overlook Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
Initials etched inside of a heart are seen on the overlook at Inspiration Point on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
Initials etched inside of a heart are seen on the overlook at Inspiration Point on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
Katelynn Williams of Anna, Illinois, lower right, and Aaron Jones of Pulaski County perch on a rock at Inspiration Point  overlook as a car begins its ascent from the ground Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
Katelynn Williams of Anna, Illinois, lower right, and Aaron Jones of Pulaski County perch on a rock at Inspiration Point overlook as a car begins its ascent from the ground Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
Visitors watch from the Inspiration Point overlook as the sun sets behind the horizon Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
Visitors watch from the Inspiration Point overlook as the sun sets behind the horizon Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
From left, Cape Girardeau resident Matt Martin leads Braden Derossett, Kaleb Harper and Alex Tallman, all Jackson residents, back to the trail Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, at Inspiration Point near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
From left, Cape Girardeau resident Matt Martin leads Braden Derossett, Kaleb Harper and Alex Tallman, all Jackson residents, back to the trail Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, at Inspiration Point near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
Aaron Jones, right, and Katelynn Williams return to their vehicle after hiking the Inspiration Point Trail on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
Aaron Jones, right, and Katelynn Williams return to their vehicle after hiking the Inspiration Point Trail on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
The sun is seen from the Inspiration Point overlook as it sets behind the horizon Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
The sun is seen from the Inspiration Point overlook as it sets behind the horizon Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
The scenic overlook at Inspiration Point is seen from Muddy Levee Road on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
The scenic overlook at Inspiration Point is seen from Muddy Levee Road on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
The turn from Larue Road onto Pine Hills Road is seen Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, at Inspiration Point near Wolf Lake, Illinois. Pine Hills Road leads to the starting and ending parking lots for the Inspiration Point Trail.
The turn from Larue Road onto Pine Hills Road is seen Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, at Inspiration Point near Wolf Lake, Illinois. Pine Hills Road leads to the starting and ending parking lots for the Inspiration Point Trail.
Samanth Yenduri walks the Inspiration Point Trail with Nandu Rangineni, back left, and Justin Denton, back right, on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, at Inspiration Point near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
Samanth Yenduri walks the Inspiration Point Trail with Nandu Rangineni, back left, and Justin Denton, back right, on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, at Inspiration Point near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
A lizard perches on a tree branch Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, at Inspiration Point near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
A lizard perches on a tree branch Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, at Inspiration Point near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
A patch of foliage is illuminated as light shines through a break in the tree line Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
A patch of foliage is illuminated as light shines through a break in the tree line Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
A sign detailing the history of Inspiration Point, along with one penciled in adjustment, stands along the trail Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
A sign detailing the history of Inspiration Point, along with one penciled in adjustment, stands along the trail Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
A timber rattlesnake blocks the path Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, at Inspiration Point near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
A timber rattlesnake blocks the path Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, at Inspiration Point near Wolf Lake, Illinois.
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Hikers take in the view from Inspiration Point near Wolf Lake, Illinois.

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