Gemini Bridges Road

 

Gemini Bridges Road

Our last exploration for this trip was down an off-road that is new to us.  It’s called Gemini Bridges Road and that’s exactly where it leads!

The road starts off hugging a tall rock bluff at times.  At first, we found ourselves following another Jeep, but she pulled over after a bit and let us pass her.  We never saw her again, so I sort of felt like she may have turned around.

And more spring wildflowers on this road, too!  Plus, there is this very tall rock formation (totally natural, not man-made) that is named the Gooney Bird Rock.  He sort of looks like he’s watching the land for food…except of course, he doesn’t eat!!  He reminds me of how ravens scope out the landscape, looking for small rodents and snakes to call a meal.

When we got to the point where the short trail to the Gemini Bridges were, I noticed this lovely tree that either hadn’t yet woken up to spring or was yet another dead tree standing.  I loved the shape of the branches.

And here we are at the Gemini Bridges.  If you look closely, you can see the one bridge in the forefront, and off to the left, the second bridge sort of peeking out from the first one.  An interesting note is the difference between a rock bridge and a rock arch.  The explanation is that an arch was eroded from a sort of rock alcove, with wind and sand wearing away until the arch appears.  A bridge, on the other hand, was formed due to water flowing beneath it, at least at the point in time when the bridge was formed.

The image on the left was taken as we walked on one of the bridges and looked at the “twin” bridge, right next to it.  The image on the right is looking at the bridges once we’ve crossed the one bridge and are looking back at the “twin” or Gemini Bridges.  Although the space between the two bridges looks very narrow, people are cautioned NOT to try to jump from one to the other.  Several people have tried, and the results were very sad and not successful.  So, enjoy the view, but no gymnastics.

Enjoy!