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Recently Julius and I did an excursion over to Heber Springs to get some pictures for work. While we were there we took a quick sidetrip to the Greers Ferry Lake dam. It's a beauty.
The park was dedicated by John F. Kennedy on October 3, 1963 and one of this last major public appearances before he was assassinated. Here is a picture of the dedication:
This is the entrance of the small lookout where you can stand to view the dam. Without knowing it was built in the late 50's, early 60's you can tell just from the architecture.
Originally this was all river going through this valley. Now it's a beautiful lake with three world-class fishing records. It's 22 miles long and has 365 miles of shoreline. Downstream, below the dam the water is cold and deep and routinely stocked from the fish hatchery with several types of trout.
It's hard to see, but there's a man standing by the railing spraying something with a jet of water.
Julius took pictures with me. I was hoping we'd be able to post his own STSS entry on his blog, but I think I left the other camera at work. I'll try to get to it sometime this week! He loved it at the lookout. It's really stunning.
Across the way is a recreational park where people can swim, camp, picnic and launch their boats.
The birds use the updraft below the dam to circle and cruise around looking for dinner.Have a great Sunday no matter where you are!
The view of the lake is wonderful, but I enjoyed the view of Juluis better - that kid is so handsome!
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I have never seen a dam that looks quite like that, I'm from the west and I'm used to Glenn Canyon Dam and Hoover so your pictures are pretty awesome! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThe photo of the tree roots is nice; I love more abstract things like that. The additional pictures of the dam are stunning; I believe the only substantial one I have ever been to is Hoover Dam, and that was late at night! And, I must say, the last photo of Julius is wonderful! What a stunning young lad.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful place to visit for a photo shoot. I'm late in posting, but I finally got it done. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures, Wendy. Dam good pictures, as a matter of fact. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat great pics Wendy...Julius looked like he was having a great time! Sorry I missed this this week...I'll do better next Sunday ♥
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