Most beautiful image of this I have seen! <> "CHIMNEY ROCK" (Early American pioneers landmark). No single sight along the Oregon and Mormon trails attracted more attention than Chimney Rock. Rising 475 feet above the Platte River, the natural tower served as beacon to pioneers. Tired travelers in covered, horse drawn wagons, described it in many ways during the three to four days it was part of their horizon. For some it created mirage-like effects. Some judged it to be 50 feet high, others 700. Many tried to scale it, but none succeeded. Later it became the setting for pony express, telegraph, and stage stations. Many pioneers speculated on the fragility of the tower. They feared the Brule clay with interlayers of volcanic ash and Arikaree sandstone would soon crumble to nothingness on the prairie. Hundreds of names were scratched on the soft base. The names have washed away, but the tower remains, as do references in faded diaries that attest Chimney Rock was one of the celebrated landmarks on the pioneer trunklines to the west. Nebraska Historical Markers Council.

said stoneycreeks 2008.05.07 at 11:27:21 PDT

was there--seen it-breath taking--missouri

said maaldrich 2007.04.12 at 10:00:59 PDT

Oui, alors..a la sante de Huguette! Une Mamie tres affectuese!

said shukun20 2006.09.29 at 00:35:34 PDT

J etais tellement emue que je n ai pas presse "sur say it" J ai pleure de joie car c est vraiment votre plus bel album et c aurait ete vraiment dommage que vous ne nous le partagiez pas ! J ai admire chacune des merveilleuses photos et lu attentivement vos textes passionnants. Je ne croyais jamais que des pros comme vous s interessent a une mamie amateur comme moi. Je vous aime tous les deux, J aime votre esprit d aventure, votre curiosite et votre fabuleux regard d artiste.Un grand merci pour cet honneur et surtout cette affection que vous m avez temoignee.Je vous embrasse tous les deux...Mamie hug

said huguette296100 2006.09.26 at 21:26:26 PDT

Wonderful shot!!!!!

said hamiltrudy1 2006.09.25 at 08:18:11 PDT