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Thread: Page Fly-In - Part 4

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    Default Page Fly-In - Part 4

    I have one more photo of Escalante Canyon I must post.
    This is Fairlyland Point - an overlook close to the restaurant.
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    OK - After lunch - and a nap - Kathy and I were off to
    explore Glenn Canyon Dam. This sucker is one huge
    chunk of concrete. Ok - I know it was made from thousands
    of individual pours, but the first time you see
    it, it will take your breath away.

    We drove over this bridge to get to the Visitor
    Center.
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    They have tours down inside the dam. From
    the Visitor Center an elevator takes you to
    the roadway on top of the dam - then
    another elevator takes you down to the power
    house level - at the base of the dam.
    We took our kids there many years ago and
    the tour was self-guided. No restrictions.
    Well 9/11 happened - now you must get reservations
    for the tour: there were none available on the day
    we were there - so be forwarned. If you are coming
    in 2017 and want the full tour, make sure you call the
    park service and get your name on the list.

    Up early again the next day to launch for Bryce Canyon.
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    Forming up after take off
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    Having a great time. Kathy is loving
    flying in the Kitfox and seeing all the
    beautiful formations in the earth. Stuff
    you can't see at 40K ft.
    Thank you Kitfox for such an awesome
    airplane.
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    Default Re: Page Fly-In - Part 4

    Looks like y'all had one heck of a fun trip! Who was taking all of the photos. Some really great photos along the way!
    Paul Zimmermann
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    Default Re: Page Fly-In - Part 4

    Kathy took most of the photos.

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    Default Re: Page Fly-In - Part 4

    Kathy does an awesome job at the photo taking!
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    Default Re: Page Fly-In - Part 4

    My daughter has a Masters of Science in Geology, she would really enjoy these photos. This one in particular is really cool!
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    Default Re: Page Fly-In - Part 4

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul Z View Post
    My daughter has a Masters of Science in Geology, she would really enjoy these photos. This one in particular is really cool!
    I think it shows the rock eroding away to reveal a giant dinosaur tail! That's my best guess.
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    Default Re: Page Fly-In - Part 4

    Given the likelyhood that the area was once covered in water I would actually venture to guess that it is actually a sea serpant.
    Eddie

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    Default Re: Page Fly-In - Part 4

    Quote Originally Posted by efwd View Post
    Given the likelyhood that the area was once covered in water I would actually venture to guess that it is actually a sea serpant.
    Eddie
    I concur, it was probably a huge Alligator from the age of Dinosaurs.

    Actually the Arbuckle mountains in Oklahoma have some similar rock formations, only they are not that close together and so well defined.
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    Default Re: Page Fly-In - Part 4

    Looking at these formations on our planet, it is no wonder that we see strange formations on other planets, such as Mars, and conclude there was intelligent life there... maybe... maybe not... who knows.

    Ralph

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