Needles Scenic Byway

Uploaded: March 26, 2011

Description

Driving through rock tunnels and winding past rock spires, the Needles Highway (87) was labeled 'impossible' when it was constructed in 1919. That didn't deter Governor Norbeck, who supplied more than 150,000 pounds of dynamite and the determination needed to construct the roadway.
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Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 125, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 8.90 mm, Model: KODAK P850 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

Comments

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe March 26, 2011

The Needles Highway curves and winds through 14 miles of magnificent rock formations called 'needles.' One of the most prominent rock formations on the route is the Needles Eye, reaching 30 to 40 feet in the air with a 3-foot-wide slit.
The highway passes through two tunnels blasted through sheer granite walls—Iron Creek Tunnel, and Needles Eye Tunnel. Portions of the highway are also a section of Custer State Park's Wildlife Loop. Owing to the narrow roadway, sharp turns, and low tunnels, the road has very little traffic. The vehicles that do travel this road are almost exclusively sightseers.

Correction on yesterdays post. The Pigtail Bridges are located on Iron Mountain Road and not Needles Highway... #1364291

Robert R. Goodman March 26, 2011

Hi Denny,Beautiful capture my friend.150,000 LBS,LOL!Must have been the Big Bang.Wonderful info and a awesome set of images my friend!!! #9318322

Roxanne M. Bubar March 26, 2011

Stunning photo's. #9318337

Kerry Hill March 26, 2011

Wonderful captures and very interesting info Denny, fantastic work! #9318475

John Connolly March 26, 2011

Wonderful captures if this incredible country Denny! Thanks for all the info too!
My sunflowers are the "King" variety, they grow to around the 8 to 10 feet mark! #9318573

Mike Clime March 26, 2011

Beautiful series of captures, Denny! The highway deserves its name. #9318578

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 26, 2011

Gorgeous image Denny! WOW! :)))

-Laura #9318656

Tammy Espino March 26, 2011

Those windey mountains road ways always scare me driving them!! Gorgeous captures!! :) #9318755

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe March 26, 2011

Thank you ever so much Bobby, Roxanne, Kerry, John, Mike, Laura and Tammy! #9318987

Susan Weisensel March 26, 2011

Beautiful images Denny. #9319008

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 26, 2011

Sounds like a very unique highway to travel. Beautiful images, Denny and great info. #9319048

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe March 26, 2011

Thank you very much Susan and Tammy! #9319224

Ellen Hodges March 27, 2011

Gorgeous pov and color an subject, Denny!! #9319505

Ray Thoms March 27, 2011

Sounds like a great place and you captured it well Denny... #9319542

Stan Kwasniowski March 27, 2011

Denny, wonderful story and image #9319775

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe March 27, 2011

Thank you very much Ellen, Ray and Stan! #9319978

Debra R. Harder March 27, 2011

All these images are fabulous, Denny!! Amazing!! Thanks for the description. It seems like a fantastic place to visit! Deb #9320118

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe March 27, 2011

Thank you very much, Deb! #9320780

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