Twisting Of The Timeless (Rusting) Turret ?

Twisting Of The Timeless (Rusting) Turret ?

I admit to to not visiting all 2,000+ arches in Ut's Arches Nat'l Park, but Turret Arch is one of my favorites. This is the (shadowy) east side of the formation, as viewed from the trail leading to North Window. In the background is the drainage of Courthouse Wash, and that could possibly be Tonka Tower to the right beyond Turret Arch. In this photo, a trilogy of openings is visible : Largest arch is 39 feet wide and 64 feet high; smaller one is 12 feet wide and 13 feet high. A still smaller one is 8 feet wide and only 4-1/2 feet high. Don't worry, I obtained the measurements from a measuring tape I always carry with me in the backcountry. : )))) I first visited Turret Arch with a group of high school students in 1974. Whenever I view Turret Arch, a song enters my mind from my high school days - (daze)? Turret Arch and its trio of twisted openings continues to outlast the tortuous timeless avenues of TIME. April 27, 2009 For all you "list people," here's a list put out by the Natural Arch and Bridge Society, showing the world's longest natural arches based upon span length.
lcarreau
on Jun 1, 2009 9:40 pm
Image Type(s): Hiking,  Informational,  Scenery,  Humor
Image ID: 517903

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tleaf

tleaf - Jun 14, 2009 10:10 am - Voted 10/10

Aztec God?

Larry, this formation looks like an Aztec Unicorn God in supine. Beautiful pic.

lcarreau

lcarreau - Jun 14, 2009 9:03 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Aztec God?

Yes. I'm not as "well-traveled" as you are,
but it does look like something from south
of the border.

The Native Americans living the closest are
the Utes, and that's where 'Utah' got its
name.

Hey, at least it doesn't resemble Teddy
Roosevelt, does it ??? ??

ROCK ON, Trina !!!

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