I met back up with my new buddies from last week in Daniel Boone National Forest. Thanks to some expert navigation, we were able to visit Miller's Double Arch, Zed's Window and Giant Doorway False Arch -- all located on the original Townsend Tract. A natural arch is created when an opening is formed in a rock through natural geological processes. In contrast, a false arch was created by fallen rock, and is not one continuous piece of stone.
Now I know of five arches in the area. Maybe there are more hidden behind the trees and massive rhododendron thickets!
Obviously, more exploration is needed! 😺
Miller's Double Arch is nearly hidden by all the trees, even in Winter. |
View from below Miller's Double Arch |
View on top of Miller's Double Arch. |
Exploring a cave near Zed's Window, one of many along the cliffs. |
Giant Doorway False Arch reminded me of a jungle temple complex. |
The forest around the false arch resembled a jungle. |
Standing inside Giant Doorway. The other side opens to the creek. |
Creekside entrance of Giant Doorway |
View looking back into Giant Doorway, where we had lunch. |
Standing next to the enormous boulders on Townsend Creek. |
Turkey prints along the creek! We also spotted deer, raccoon and coyote.
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Oh. Turkeys. I thought it was pterodactyls.
ReplyDeleteJust some turkeys stomping in the mud. Nothing a t rex can't handle.
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