Leaving Seminole Canyon Texas
Leaving Seminole Canyon Texas, this area of Texas is our first look at the vastness of the south west. A terrain that is so different than anything I have ever seen.
Here is a video of the Pecos river and all the goats; Sometimes my videos go on after I make the post but I will add the link the next day. Wild Goats on the Pecos River
It is a place that has changed over the years, where people used to live and provide for themselves and others. When water was flowing high in the Pecos River.
As we were standing at the bottom of the canyon, I looked up and squinted as I tried to see what these 4 rock type things are. So I zoomed in on them with my camera and it appears to be cement braces trying to hold up the two giant rocks on the side of this cliff.
My main thought is, how did they get those up there. Hmmmm, 🙂
Leaving Seminole Canyon Texas
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Thank you very much 😊
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That’s quite a view Sandra and I cannot imagine how they got those cement pylons up there to boost the rocks … who would want that scary job and I hope they did a good job securing them!
I know, it would have been interesting to watch.
I was fascinated last Summer watching cement pylons being hoisted on a crane from a barge in the Detroit River. I don’t know if you remember the post, but I stood and watched for an hour, then had to get back home as it was a workday. They were huge, but they were placing them into the water to reinforce the dock, not way up in the air. I wouldn’t want to drive near there – yikes, the mountain stones and cement pylons could come crashing down!
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I am a bit confused. You took this grand adventure chasing 70 degree weather, but from the weather map, you should be a lot further north or higher in the mountains. You can see the oppressive heat in your photos.
At least I can. Sorry, it’s in the 70s and 80s in Pittsburgh, but I love the 60s. Where is an ice bath that I can jump into!!!
🙂 yes we were at this place at the end of February and it was 70’s and 80’s. But we got to Big Bend national park the first week in March and our first weekend there hit the mid 90’s and we did not have air conditioning in the RV, we had to go for a ride in the Jeep with the dogs to get some relief. 🙂
My wife has been to Big Bend, but I never made it. But the Big Bend photos and Pecos River and other spots look similar to a lot of that part of the country. Thanks for sharing. It brought back memories even if I had not seen that particular spot.
Boy the Pecos River isn’t very wet is it. And those cement things. why are they there? who knows?
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I know, and how did they get those cement things way up there 🙂
They look like they hold up that rock 🪨. Maybe some engineers were afraid of an a
Avalanche. Was there a road or houses below it?🤔😎
It is a very long boat ramp below it. The water used to be half way up the canyon but now the water is to low to even put a boat in, but you can drive all the way to the bottom right below those rocks.
That is amazing that the water is so low. Wow 😃😎
Love the drone footage and photographs. Now we need to hitch up our travel trailer and head down there. We live in Texas, but Seminole Canyon is about 350 miles from us. Thank you for sharing and happy travels.
Someone must be concerned about the impact of those rocks breaking off. I probably would have missed that detail.
Yes, we were walking down to the water and I turned and looked back and saw those, they were pretty high up as well. I think gravity will always win 🙂
Thanks Sandra. I watched your videos and was intrigued enough to do more study into the railroad bridge. The first was built in 1891-92. It was all steel on long legs to the canyon bottom. The existing bridge was constructed in 1943-44. The original remained until 1949. In your video one can see where the original was by the remaining abutment and original track bed. There’s a lot of history there. I appreciate all the work y’all do to bring this to your readers. Your husband does excellent work with the drone. Happy trails
Thank you RJ, isn’t it fascinating to learn about this area. Just the engineering and the ability to build this bridge back then. Most of these smaller towns have some wonderful museums as well and we go to all of them that are close to where ever we are.
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Thank you very much Francine 😊
Impressive canyon Sandra, there is a theory these canyons were carved out after the receding waters after the world flood, but there are many who would dispute it.
Yes, part of this canyon it said on one of the historical signs there, said they blasted it out with dynamite, where the pecos river is, they were trying to make a shorter route to get to the Rio Grande and they lived in those big caves throughout the area. I love going to all the museums we come across. They have done a great job of putting so much information together at them .
splendide série bonne journée
Thank you very much Patrick 😊
I hope the rock stays in place 😉
Yes, I have a feeling gravity will win in the long run. 😊
What a diversified landscape, with a long history behind.
Yes, life sure was different back when all this land was first founded.