This was our destination, a place that I had wanted to visit since I first learned about it during a brief transfer to Louisville, Kentucky back in 1978. The hike up and back was a little over three miles and took place on March 11, 2012, just when an early spring was making the buds break on the trees.
The beauty of the rock formations in Kentucky never ceases to amaze me.
A close-up of this colorful area.
More colorful stone.
The dark colored portion of this rock may be iron.
Looking up into the arch as the golden glow of the afternoon sun lights up the surface.
Almost to the bridge with just these narrow steps left to climb.
Walking along the top of the bridge area.
We will hike along the ridge and over to this outcrop to look back at the bridge.
Looking back from the outcrop to the bridge. What an amazing picture.
Zooming in to the bridge with my camera shows
other people looking back at us.
Just a closer look. Shall we wave?
Colorful buds are breaking on the trees surrounded by the green of conifers.
It's all so early!!
Hiking down the other side, we came across this. I can see the suggestion
of both a large and small face of a creature. Can you?
Here are more colorful and interesting rock formations.
This is Balanced Rock.
An amazing sight of not only the rock but all of the vegetation,
even small trees, growing on it.
Again, some amazing rocks.
Now, to reach the parking lot, get into my Prius, and head back
to my daughter's home. What a wonderful day we have shared,
certainly a memory to treasure.
I like your photos! Your site came in on my google alerts; I work with the Natural Bridge in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, just north of Roanoke. If you like these special rock formations you should check out this 32 story tall rock bridge once owned by Thomas Jefferson. There are overnight escape packages that start at just $89 for 2 people that include a standard room in the Natural Bridge Hotel, entrance fees, and breakfast. Check out www.NaturalBridgeVA.com
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