Falls of the Ohio day trip - Clarksville, Indiana

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Last week I had the need for a break from the visiting professor gig, so I headed southwest for a small adventure. I drove through Ohio, Kentucky and finally arrived in Clarksville, Indiana to visit the Falls of the Ohio. This area is known for its collection of naturally exposed fossils that can be seen on the large rock that reaches out to and is covered by the Ohio river during the spring. This is actually a federally protected NWR - check it out here - http://www.fallsoftheohio.org/

The fossils are typically of the coral variety and are fairly easy to find as you walk out on the exposed rock. The interpretive center is fantastic - particularly the part about how the Lewis& Clark expedition left from the area. After checking out the fossils Brutus and I went over to the Lewis and Clark cabin and then over to the Colgate clock. The Colgate clock is one of the largest clocks in the world, and according to the sign is actually nestled on top of the old prison in the area.

On the way home we took the long (GPS said shorter, but oh what a lie) way home and saw what had to be the most beautiful pasture land for beautiful horses. I imagine these were perfect houses for the horses in the Kentucky Derby.

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Photos

This is the area to walk on ...
to see the fossils. It is best to go in the fall because in the spring the water is up.

Comments

[Carrie]

Hi!
Wow way cool! If you ever want to check out more Lewis and Clark stuff, there is quite a bit up here near me in North Dakota! ? And that clock, man is that huge! !

[Willard Edison]

Thanks
Thanks for keeping us with you as you and your partner continue your life's journey