We went on a tour at Delta Sand & Gravel. BIG machines+deep pits+lots of rocks ='s Kid Paradise.
Our guide Gordon was kind enough to let the kids climb on the Digger.
The BIG CAT.
The tips of the claws cost about $750 a piece and they have to replace them every couple of weeks. When they are working at night the claws glow red from the heat caused by the friction against the rocks.
I love the juxtapositioning of the little girl in a seersucker dress playing with rocks in a gravel pit.
Gavin & Caleb climbing the Gravel Mountain.
We learned that Delta Sand & Gravel participates in extensive restoration projects. 
Geese tracks.
Turkey Vulture.
Turtle.
Waterfall. (Groundwater from the nearby river.)
Our guide Gordon was kind enough to let the kids climb on the Digger.
The BIG CAT.
The tips of the claws cost about $750 a piece and they have to replace them every couple of weeks. When they are working at night the claws glow red from the heat caused by the friction against the rocks.
I love the juxtapositioning of the little girl in a seersucker dress playing with rocks in a gravel pit.
Gavin & Caleb climbing the Gravel Mountain.
We learned that Delta Sand & Gravel participates in extensive restoration projects. This pond supports bass, geese & blue herons.
We were really surprised by all of the wildlife that seemed to habitate so harmoniously with the work being done at the gravel pit.
Geese tracks.
Turkey Vulture.
Turtle.
Waterfall. (Groundwater from the nearby river.)Our guide was a geologist and informed us that the gray layer of rock is ash from volcanic activity about 300,000 years ago. Cool.
We had an awesome experience!!
1 comment:
Oh my gosh, Luke would have LOVED that! How fun! And I'm with you, I love the image of your little girl in the dirt. :) That's awesome.
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