32 weeks! Sight Seeing with family! What could be better? http://www.royalgorgebridge.com
After church, we packed up the car with drinks and lunch and headed south west to the Royal Gorge. We were anxious to see this natural wonder boasting "A place that brings together the scenic beauty of the Grand Canyon and the human achievement of the Golden Gate Bridge. "
It was spectacular! This picture is taken at the bottom of the gorge next to the Arkansas River. How did we get to the bottom you ask? We took the Incline Railway straight down! Here's a complete description:
Built in 1931, and traveling at a 45-degree angle, America's steepest Incline Railway is still considered one of the most difficult structures ever built. Here, timeless granite walls loom all around as you descend over 1,500 feet to the canyon floor, a mere 50 feet at its widest. Looking up, the Bridge appears as a delicate ribbon cutting across the sky.
Stepping off the car, you'll enjoy the cool spray of the roaring Arkansas River, while whitewater rafters brave the Class 5 rapids below your feet. One can only imagine what it must have been like with guns blazing and dynamite exploding as early railroad officials hired Bat Masterson to protect their crew and materials in the Royal Gorge War.
Riding over the suspension bridge, funnel cakes, rootbeer, laughing, instant lotto tickets at the gas station and more made this adventure perfect for a family outing!
