One of Texas’ most famous natural landmark is a giant pink rock. Enchanted Rock in Fredericksburg is a massive pink granite dome that is 1,825 feet above sea level at the summit, and the entire dome covers 640 acres. Doug Cochran, the Park Superintendent at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, said the first words that came out of his mouth when he saw the granite dome was, “That’s a HUGE rock.” Doug says that most people that visit for the first time are amazed by the sheer size of Enchanted Rock. It is located in the hill country of Texas. Given that most of Texas is known for its relatively flat terrain, the hill country is comprised of many springs, stony hills, and steep canyons. “When your about five miles out you can see the rock,” says Doug, “As get closer, it just gets bigger and bigger.” The drive to Enchanted Rock is amazing. Texas residents voted the drive from Llano to Enchanted Rock as their number one favorite scenic drive. “It’s a very impressive first view coming from Fredericksburg,” Doug describes, “you come around this bend in the road and then the big valley opens up with a view of Enchanted rock. The road is lined with Texas bluebells and other wildflowers in the summer, and at the end the massive …show more content…
The rock glitters on clear nights after rain and scientists think the glittering is reflections from collected water or wet feldspar. Nonetheless, Enchanted Rock has fascinated humans for thousands of years and the legends continue. “The most famous legend we get asked is about the Texas Ranger, Captain Jack Coffee Hayes that single handedly held off a band Comanche Indians from a perch on Enchanted Rock,” says Doug. Legend has it that Hayes was cut off from his company of Rangers and managed to hold off the Comanche in a three-hour battle until they gave up more determined that the rock was possessed by malevolent
The land the Illinois lived was not only beautiful but also abundant with resources. The resources in the area amazed the French missionaries and explorers. Father Claude Allois, a Jesuit missionary, describes an interesting spectacle on a journey south. “The next day, we saw a rock seven or eight feet out of the water and two or three brasses in circumference, named ‘the pitch rock.
Zig-zag, back and forth, down, down, down, Jonathon, Dad, and I went into a mysterious new world. Now that I have gone into this hot, dry canyon surrounded by monstrous hoodoos, I have seen what it is really like to leave the small town of Seymour, and emerge into the greatness of this world. I have now seen several other National Parks on one of the most renowned places on earth for mysterious creations, the Colorado Plateau. Of all the beautiful places on it, even the Grand Canyon, I have found my favorite one. Bryce Canyon National Park. I thought it was amazing, because it was the most diverse to anything I have ever seen before. We hiked down into it and I felt like I was surrounded by skyscrapers. We trekked around a little, but we didn’t
... locally owned restaurants, Apple festivals and historic homes. The natural environment and landscape of Flat Rock is a perfect example of what it means to live within nature. Trees dazzled in photosynthesized leaves, mountains reaching towards the clouds, and an aroma of Earth bring together all of the defining aspects of Flat Rock, which make it a place of peaceful tranquility.
This seemingly boring process came to fruition in one of the most beloved National Parks in the United States of America. The Grand Canyon National Park is located in the state of Arizona. It is over 270 miles long and, at some points, is up to 18 miles wide and deep (History.com Staff). Its deep walls help provide a geologic history of the earth, because the many layers contain artifacts and information about the climate at the time (History.com Staff).
Somewhere in Nova Scotia, there exist a beautiful park with fascinating scenery. It is in an island that’s surrounded by bodies of water that sparkles like crystals as the sun shine on it. This park must be a creation of aphrodite and it is also known as Cape Breton Highlands Park. It is located at Cheticamp and Ingonish, Cape Breton island, Nova Scotia. It has an area of
Every year, over nine million hikers and adventure seekers travel to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park making it the most visited national park in the United States. There are abundant reasons for this, but many popular reasons include over 150 hiking trails extending over 850 miles, a large portion of the Appalachian Trail, sightseeing, fishing, horseback riding, and bicycling. The park houses roughly ten thousand species of plants and animals with an estimated 90,000 undocumented species likely possible to be present. It is clear why there was a pressing interest in making all this land into a national park. My research was started by asking the question; how did the transformation of tourism due to the establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park affect surrounding cities such as Gatlinburg and Sevier County, and in return, its effect on the popularity of the park?
It is an interesting ride to Blue Mountain. The roads are narrow, winding and unmarked; however, it is definitely worth it as the views are beautiful and enjoyable. It is surrounded by beautiful trees and the mountain view is spectacular.
Have you ever wanted to go caving? Do you like hiking? Well, then Carlsbad Caverns is the place for you! There are many activities to do there such as caving, spelunking, hiking and eating 755 feet below the surface. That's right, you can eat food at the bottom of Carlsbad Caverns. Although spelunking is dangerous and the caves flood easily, it is very fun activity. If that is too scary going to fiesta De Santa Fe. Fiesta De Santa Fe is a fun and safe way to enjoy New Mexico. 270,000 Brazilian bats live in Carlsbad Caverns National Park and come out at dark making a sensational show.
If you're a nature lover, Ober Gatlinburg might be the perfect place for you. The Smoky Mountains are right next door, and their spectacular views, rich wildlife and long hiking trails are all but guaranteed to leave you speechless. Gatlinburg itself is filled with fun places to visit, such as Ripley's Aquarium and Odditorium, the Sky Lift, and the many shopping malls and museums. During the winter season, the Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park & Ski Area is a must visit for anyone interested in ski sports.
Yellowstone Park is the world’s first national park and the 8th largest national park in the United States. The park is primarily located in Wyoming and parts of Idaho and Nevada (56 Interesting Facts About . . . Var Addthis_config = ) It is a tourist attraction due it’s 5,000 to 15,000 years old geysers, over 45 waterfalls, canyons, rivers, hot springs, and its massive concentration of natural wildlife. Two of the most popular park attractions are the Old Faithful geyser and the Grand Prismatic springs. ("Fun Facts." - 32 Interesting Facts Yellowstone National Park.)
Grand Teton National Park is a United States National Park in northwestern Wyoming. It is approximately eight hundred and fifteen miles, or a thirteen hour and ten minute drive, from Boise City, Oklahoma. Grand Teton offers a multitude of attractions, some of which are located in a quaint town only five minutes from the national park. With its ski slopes and hot springs in the winter, and its scenic hiking trails through the pristine and natural beauty of the mountains, there is something for every member of the family year round. The landscape is magnificently beautiful with deep meadows filled with the vivid colors of the wild flowers, and tall crisp mountain ranges that reflect off the surface of the calm lakes. Golden eagles fly high in the blue sky, and buffalo roam in the tall green grass. Along with its beauty and serenity, Grand Teton National Park has a story worth fighting for.
The Rock Cycle The Rock Cycle is a group of changes. Igneous rock can change into
This area of the world is so foreign to my Oklahoma life; it infuses me with awe, and with an eerie feeling of being strongly enclosed by huge mountains, and the mass of tall trees. However, when my foot first steps onto the dusty trail it feels crazily magical. The clean, crisp air, the new smell of evergreen trees and freshly fallen rain is mixed with fragrances I can only guess at. It is like the world has just taken a steroid of enchantment! I take it all in, and embrace this new place before it leaves like a dream and reality robs the moment. As I turn and look at my family, I was caught by my reflection in their impressions. The hair raising mischief in the car was forgotten and now it was time to be caught up in this newness of life. It was as if the whole world around us had changed and everyone was ready to engulf themselves in it. The trickling of water somewhere in the distance and the faint noise of animals all brought the mountains to
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