Blanchard Springs
Image AS IS taken with my KODAK Easyshare ZD710 Camera.
September 26, 2009 Mt. View, Arkansas
The following was taken from the landmarker which I photographed to help me remember the history of this remarkable sight…
“Rainwater falling on the Ozarks has soaked into the ground for millions of years. As it moved through cracks in the limestone bedrock, it dissolved the stone and slowly widened the cracks to form Blanchard Springs Caverns.
The water remained in the caverns until surface erosion carved valleys and allowed the water to escape. You are in such a valley now. As this valley cut deeper and deeper, lower sections of the cave were drained. New springs then developed below older dried-up springs. Blanchard Springs probably came out of the holes high on the bluff above us many years ago, when the streambed lay 20 to 30 feet above its present level.
This stream flows through bat sanctuaries on its way through Blanchard Springs Caverns. The water is enriched because of bat wastes and the decaying remains of those that died. Although this does not affect the appearance of the water, it does make it unsafe to drink.”
For more of the stream and a different perspective I’ve included the link to my other capture here:
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dawndavies
oh what a glorious spot, a beauty of a shot,dawnx
DwCCreations replied
I’m so glad you enjoyed this shot Dawn. It was truly such a beautiful spot and we could have set there all day enjoyed the view! xo
MarianaEwa
Wonderful shot Terri.
DwCCreations replied
Thank you so much Mariana! xo
carlosramos
Perfelecly composed and captured !!
DwCCreations replied
I’m honored to have you view my work and greatly appreciate your comment. I really didn’t think any shots I could take would do it justice! Thank you again!
Betty Mackey
Beautiful!! What rocks!
bubbleblue
beautiful scene