When exploring such places as this, it might be a good idea to wear a bump cap or some kind of head protection in case you fall and hit your head. Just a suggestion.
In the early 1960's my family used to park our boat on the portion of the dam that abutted 3 Mile Island and then walk down to the rocks from there. We discovered one pothole with names carved into it. One was B. W. Raine 10/1/1909. You can no longer park at or near the dam any longer, but the route from the Falmouth access is a much better option since we had to pick our way slowly down from the dam back then. Good video Cliff!
this place is one of my favorites. I took the rocks from the 1st power line cut out to the 3rd one. On the way back i just walked up through a small game trail to the railroad tracks and it was a quick and easy jaunt back to the parking lot. Since now I've seen the first part ( all the rocks up to that point) , i plan to walk the tracks back out to there and back down to the shoreline to go even further!
That bridge is for cars getting on TMI. (Accident happened 3.28.1979) There is another bridge further north that was used for railroad. I agree that white stuff is because of TMI. I think it is came from the non nuclear side. The water in the cooling towers need constant treatment to control Ph levels, bacterial levels, scale build up, algae etc. People are quick to tell you it is basically water vapor coming out of those towers. However the "chemicals" used to treat the water is coming with it.
That place is sooo awesome!! You ought to go back next year when the water level comes up and show us the difference in how it looks. Safe travels as always ❤
In my opinion, your best video as yet. Good eagle shot......Postcard@22 min.....22 by 17 poster @30:15.......@24"16, merely a discarded child's toy? ......But then again? The trees and beautiful sky frame it to a tinitus type soundscape. All that's missing is the red Chevy pick up. And may I add,an excellent doll baby part postcard for a special lady to bring the days past.
The Conewago potholes and the sculpted rocks found here are composed of diabase, a hard igneous rock, the result of hardened magma emerging during continental drift 200 million years ago. Water and rivers are a major agent of erosion, shaping landscapes over time with the power of water and the sediment it is carrying with it. The potholes were formed as a result of the fast-moving water with the combination of sandy sediment creating underwater vortexes to swirl and carve out the round features in the rock. The igneous rock can withstand the weathering from the water, slowly creating the large smooth boulders…
When exploring such places as this, it might be a good idea to wear a bump cap or some kind of head protection in case you fall and hit your head. Just a suggestion.
Fantastic area to explore. Loved it. Thanks for taking me along. Please take care
Such an interesting video. Great scenery. Thanks for posting this 👍
In the early 1960's my family used to park our boat on the portion of the dam that abutted 3 Mile Island and then walk down to the rocks from there. We discovered one pothole with names carved into it. One was B. W. Raine 10/1/1909. You can no longer park at or near the dam any longer, but the route from the Falmouth access is a much better option since we had to pick our way slowly down from the dam back then. Good video Cliff!
The name is still there, up under a big rock at the 3rd powerline. I was thinking it was '08. It's a fun place to explore and get some exercise.
this place is one of my favorites. I took the rocks from the 1st power line cut out to the 3rd one. On the way back i just walked up through a small game trail to the railroad tracks and it was a quick and easy jaunt back to the parking lot. Since now I've seen the first part ( all the rocks up to that point) , i plan to walk the tracks back out to there and back down to the shoreline to go even further!
Wow! Awesome re-visit to 'pothole' heaven lol...Very cool! God Bless
I grew up in that area, that's fun to explore especially up by the old locks there was a cool looking flat bottom barge we found.
Amazing pot holes , cool looking rocks.
That bridge is for cars getting on TMI. (Accident happened 3.28.1979) There is another bridge further north that was used for railroad.
I agree that white stuff is because of TMI. I think it is came from the non nuclear side. The water in the cooling towers need constant treatment to control Ph levels, bacterial levels, scale build up, algae etc.
People are quick to tell you it is basically water vapor coming out of those towers. However the "chemicals" used to treat the water is coming with it.
Those are cool shapes.
I feel like I visited the moon.That was cool.
What an amazing environment!
That place is sooo awesome!! You ought to go back next year when the water level comes up and show us the difference in how it looks. Safe travels as always ❤
In my opinion, your best video as yet. Good eagle shot......Postcard@22 min.....22 by 17 poster @30:15.......@24"16, merely a discarded child's toy? ......But then again? The trees and beautiful sky frame it to a tinitus type soundscape. All that's missing is the red Chevy pick up. And may I add,an excellent doll baby part postcard for a special lady to bring the days past.
It looked like the Eagle was hollering at you for not asking permission to film him.
Mmmmmmm, Radiation!
❤😮wow awesome!❤😊❤
cool cool
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March 2, 1979
Fascinating video is that sandstone?
It's diabase, a metamorphic granite type hard rock.
The Conewago potholes and the sculpted rocks found here are composed of diabase, a hard igneous rock, the result of hardened magma emerging during continental drift 200 million years ago. Water and rivers are a major agent of erosion, shaping landscapes over time with the power of water and the sediment it is carrying with it. The potholes were formed as a result of the fast-moving water with the combination of sandy sediment creating underwater vortexes to swirl and carve out the round features in the rock. The igneous rock can withstand the weathering from the water, slowly creating the large smooth boulders…