Two of the coolest places I visited on my trip.
I would compare Breaks to a combination between the Grand Canyon and Glen Canyon in Arizona. Breaks has the same kind of "horseshoe bend" Glen Canyon is so famous for and it is the deepest canyon in the southeast, like the Grand Canyon is the largest canyon in America. Carter Caves is home to a plethora of hiking trails and natural bridges and arches. Going to both parks made for one adventurous day.
Enjoy the photos!
The Towers and Horseshoe Bend - the most prominent part of Breaks Canyon.
Breaks Interstate Park, VA-KY Border
You can hear the Russell Fork River rushing from almost 1600 feet above the canyon floor.
Breaks Interstate Park, VA-KY Border
A truly splendid slice of scenery.
Breaks Interstate Park, VA-KY Border
A railroad runs through the gorge.
Breaks Interstate Park, VA-KY Border
Another prominent rock formation in Breaks Canyon.
Breaks Interstate Park, VA-KY Border
The fence added character to some of my shots.
Breaks Interstate Park, VA-KY Border
A knobby outcropping takes the shape of a face - bird or person, I leave it to you to decide.
Breaks Interstate Park, VA-KY Border
The dramatic cliffs of Breaks Canyon stretch as far as the eye can see.
Breaks Interstate Park, VA-KY Border
Admiring the beauty of the Breaks.
Breaks Interstate Park, VA-KY Border
Smokey Arch
Carter Caves State Park, Olive Hill, KY
Smokey Arch II
Carter Caves State Park, Olive Hill, KY
From under Smokey Arch, looking out at the entrance.
Carter Caves State Park, Olive Hill, KY
The sun shines down through Smokey Arch's large overhang.
Carter Caves State Park, Olive Hill, KY
Smokey Arch III
Carter Caves State Park, Olive Hill, KY
Smokey Arch, while big and bulky, had a knack for displaying moments of grace.
A steep set of steps lead downward to Fern Bridge.
Carter Caves State Park, Olive Hill, KY
Fern Bridge
Carter Caves State Park, Olive Hill, KY
Fern Bridge II
Carter Caves State Park, Olive Hill, KY
Raven Bridge
Carter Caves State Park, Olive Hill, KY
Along the Box Canyon Trail.
Carter Caves State Park, Olive Hill, KY
Taking shelter from an afternoon thunderstorm under a large overhang.
Carter Caves State Park, Olive Hill, KY
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