Now, here's the challenge. I'm sure (and I've already confirmed, see below) that there are a LOT of other formations around the world called "Needle's Eye" or "Eye of the Needle" or similar. How many images of them can be found? (Post 'em if you find 'em.)
As an aside, I discovered that there is a Needle's Eye trail in Natural Bridge State Park in Kentucky, featuring a small arch called the Needle's Eye. I've been to NBSP twice, and even featured it in a Picture of the Week. But the one picture I found associated with it on the Web was not a very good picture.
Anyway, here is the Needle's Eye on the Missouri River in Choteau County, Montana. Good shot of a remarkable formation.
1 posted on
10/04/2005 11:06:28 AM PDT by
cogitator
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2 posted on
10/04/2005 11:11:15 AM PDT by
cogitator
To: cogitator
Wow, makes me weak in the knees just looking at that climber. Cool pic!
3 posted on
10/04/2005 11:28:08 AM PDT by
Millee
(As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly!!)
To: cogitator
Chimney Rock Park is the natural fulfillment of your trip to the mountains. Take a deep breath of refreshing mountain air, become invigorated by our hiking trails, and let your cares fade away in the cool mists of Hickory Nut Falls. This is the perfect place to reconnect with nature and spend time with family and friends. The Park, located 25 miles southeast of Asheville, North Carolina, offers the best of the mountains in one place-spectacular 75-mile views, hiking trails for all ages, a 404-foot waterfall, Nature Center, Native Plant Nursery, a variety of special events and much more.
185 stairs fill this narrow passage developed within a vertical joint in the granite between the Rock Pile and Pulpit Rock. The top portion of the joint is a mass of boulders and blocks, some of which have fallen into the crack and created the "eye of the needle. As you thread your way through the Needle's Eye, hang on tight and stay focused on the light at the end of the tunnel. You have just conquered the Ultimate (Outdoor) Stairmaster!
BTW This was the first hit on Google.
4 posted on
10/04/2005 11:49:16 AM PDT by
WSGilcrest
(Tinky likes it!)
To: cogitator
I think in another five vertical feet that climber is going to wish he was about 10" taller.
5 posted on
10/04/2005 11:50:25 AM PDT by
Rebelbase
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