Canyon Gorge...interesting story

[Saphire]

Canyon Lake Gorge formed during a flood event in July 2002. Over 89 cm of rain fell in the upper part of the Guadalupe River Watershed in approximately one week causing tremendous flooding.

Canyon Lake was in danger of overflowing the dam, so they let water out thru the spillway, and in a matter of days, had formed Canyon Gorge.

A true treasure was "unearthed":

•Dramatic Vistas
•Hidden Valley Fault (within the Balcones Fault Zone)
•Geologic Formations
•Beautiful Lagoons and Waterfalls
•Trinity Aquifer in Action
•Biologic Succession
•Numerous Seeps and Springs
•110 million year old Dinosaur Tracks
•Extensive Marine Fossil Diversity
•Hydraulic Dynamics of Glen Rose Limestone


http://www.canyongorge.org/

My picture does not do it justice, but it is really something to see.

[postatomic]

1. Your picture does indeed do it justice

I would have never guessed this was in Texas. I'll add this to my places to visit list but the damn list is getting so long not sure I can live long enough (or afford) to make it everywhere. :D

[Callalily]

2. That is a great photo, and thanks

for sharing the background of Canyon Lake Gorge. It certainly would be a great place to visit.