![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
The two RV Gypsies hiked and explored the Natural Stone Bridge & Caves in Pottersville, New York September 3, 2014 |
![]() |
At the edge of the parking lot to the Natural Stone Bridge, the two RV Gypsies paused to photograph some of nature's wonders. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Suddenly Lee Duquette was greeted by a friendly Norwegian Elkhound. Then a jealous dog approached and sat there barking. (The two RV Gypsies had two Norwegian Elkhounds when they lived in Connecticut) |
|
![]() |
![]() |
Below: History of an underground river and ancient riverbed: As the ancient river down cut, it encountered the marble that was possibly exposed through an unusual east-west trending fault. Eventually, the marble pirated away the water and a new river bed and cave system was created. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Below: Trout Brook - Once a mighty river, most of the year it is a shallow brook with many boulders popping up. This allows the river to warm up considerably in the summer time. Trout Brook is home to many creatures including: rainbow and brown trout, suckers, snapping turtles and yes, leaches. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
The trail and stairs leading to the Meditation Isle. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
The two RV Gypsies entered Meditation Isle and got their first look at the Natural Stone Bridge. Cavers mapping these caves (2003-2008) have determined that the Stone Bridge is the largest cave entrance in the East. It is 180-feet wide and 62-feet high. It contains an underground lake right below the gift shop. These caves were formed during the retreat of the Wisconsin glacier about 10 -13 thousand years ago. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
Karen Duquette looked away from the Natural Stone Bridge and aimed her camera upwards at a small wooden bridge crossing over the creek. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
Lee Duquette was a bit further ahead on the trail and photographed Karen Duquette who was still down below. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|