Acres of dead Kudzu are finally letting me see the Quarry - come look!
A year ago I read in the paper about an old abandoned quarry that was given to my city by the company that oncemined it. I searched and found, and could not see much of anything. It was tightly fenced all around with razor wire and the Kudzu was so tight in there it was impossible to see. I found a hole in the fence, went in with great care and got terrified by some huge animal that ran past me, saw bit of turquoise water but was too scared to stay.
Today I took a taser gun, a pepper sprayer, wore big boots, and begged a courageous friend to go with me. I figured the dead Kudzu would afford me a view.
So here are a few shots showing you what we found.
I must tell you off the bat I took two cameras. For reasons I don't know one won't download, but the photos are on there. So I may be forced to show you a few more from today another time.
Arrival, and sure enough, there is some visibility - but no entry
Peering through the dead vegetation
The fence is covered with dead stuff, looking for a hole in the fence
We're in
Just like this picture
Walking along the outside rim again, we're really high up!
And in leaving I'm passing this beautiful Sycamore. I think that's what it is
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Nice!
12 acre lake, 100 foot cliffs, 200 acres of land that has been wild.
The city is considering a public attraction and tourist destination with water park, disc golf courses, mountain bike and hiking trails, glass bottomed boats, zip line tours. Nature trails, an amphitheater and a festival park
they call it a hidden jewel, and believe me, when that kudzu and stuff wakes up it will be really hidden again.
Paying will inquire soliciting money from corporations, government grants and user fees.
No swimming,no boating.
Too dangerous, too deep.
20 years to complete.
I'll be too old to care, so I thought I'd better get over there NOW>
Thank you ramapo for your understanding words about my adventure today. It was all forbidden territory. But I ask forgiveness, not permission
