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Happy Labor Day everyone! I spent the awesome labor day weekend in Mammoth Cave, KY and Nashville, TN. It was a wonderful trip and I like both places a lot! In terms of photos, it's so hard to take photos in the cave since it's too dark and tripod is not allowed. I had to sacrifice the ISO to make the shutter speed fast. Now all the photos are having a lot of noise :( Anyway, I will try my best to process them.
The Windows/Turret Section contains a large concentration of arches and is one of the most scenic locations in the Arches Park.
The arch is among many in the Devils Garden area in the north of the park. Landscape Arch was named by Frank Beckwith who explored the area in the winter of 1933–1934 as the leader of an Arches National Monument scientific expedition.
The Natural Arch and Bridge Society (NABS) considers Landscape Arch the fifth longest natural arch in the world, after four arches in China. The span of Landscape Arch was measured at 290.1 feet
The most recent recorded rockfall events occurred in the 1990s when one large slab fell in 1991 and then two additional large rockfalls occurred in 1995. Since the rockfalls, the trail beneath the arch has been closed. (Wikipedia)
Lower Falls: 308 ft and the canyon is roughly 20 miles long, more than 1,000 feet deep, and 1,500 to 4,000 feet wide. Early writing and art about Yellowstone aroused the interest of the world and resulted in its designation as a the world’s first national park. Thomas Moran’s sketches and paintings of the Yellowstone region, including the Grand Canyon, captured the imagination of the public and Congress.
The Windows Section contains a large concentration of arches and is one of the most scenic locations in the Arches Park.
"Minerva Spring and Terrace" Activity shifts dramatically around Minerva Terrace—named for the Roman goddess of artists. The travertine cascades formed in the 1990s. Some years, they are dry. Its ornate travertine formations create the look of layer cakes and lace-edged pools.
Hydrothermal feature: Travertine terrace (National Park Service)
Known both for the pure white formations and colorful microorganisms of its active periods, Angel Terrace is one of the area's most unpredictable features. For decades it was dry and crumbling. More recently, hot springs have been intermittently active in parts of the formation.
Along the Scenic Overlook Trail inside Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.
Chase County, Kansas
Saturday afternoon 21 March 2020
Scenic Byway 12, also known as "Highway 12 — A Journey Through Time Scenic Byway", is a 122 mile-long state highway designated an All-American Road
Hiking along Pine Creek Gorge. Lookin at Zion-Mount Carmel Highway (center) at the east entrance of the tunnel. Also looking at the manmade walking bridge along the Canyon Overlook Trail (left center) to get you around the cliff.
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In honor of the National Park Service's 100th birthday today, here's a photo of one of the most iconic National Park landmarks - Old Faithful.
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Hawks Nest is known for its scenic overlook, which provides a bird’s eye view of the rugged New River Gorge National Park and Preserve below.
There are several rivers in West Virginia that are popular for whitewater rafting. The New River is one of the most popular rivers for whitewater rafting in West Virginia
Taken from the edge of the mesa in the Island in the Sky District, part of Canyonlands National Park.
Total distances on all trails including spurs is 7.9 miles (12.6 km). Trail to Landscape Arch – This easy segment of the Devils Garden trail (1.9 mi/3.1 km roundtrip) is relatively flat with hard packed surfaces to walk on. There is no significant elevation gain, only moderate hills, up and down. The trail meanders through tall fins to a spectacular view of Landscape Arch.
Trail continues to Double O Arch – This trail to Double O Arch is difficult as it steeply climbs up and on the sandstone fins. Footing is rocky; there are narrow ledges with steep drop-offs. Hikers must use their hands and feet to scramble and climb. Though strenuous, the out-and-back hike to Double O Arch (4.1 mi/6.6 km roundtrip) is popular and offers incredible views.
The Wick Farm which was about 4 miles southwest of Morristown served as winter camp of the Continental Army both the winter of 1776-1777 and 1779-1780 along with the Kimbel Farm. Captain Henry Wick owned the farm which was 1400 acres of lumber basically was a perfect supply depot for the lumber needed to build the winter log cabins the soldiers would stay in. Parts of the Wick farm in Jockey Hollow are part the Morristown National Memorial Park commemorating the brave Revolutionary War heroes that spent two winters here while the British occupied New York City. This period wagon is near the actual Wick House of the farm part of the national park.
This wonderful old hasp and National Park Service lock was taken at Scotty's Castle in Death Valley. I love love old contraptions like this. Scotty's Castle was built in the 20s and 30s and a bit too touristy for my tastes, but we sure did find some interesting parts to photograph. www.nps.gov/deva/historyculture/scottys-castle.htm