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Today we are returning to Rocks State Park in Harford County, Maryland.
Last time I reported from the ground level but this #bouldersunday we are going up to see the King and Queen Seat! You can get up there two ways, you can take a steep trail up or drive up.
As some of you may know, I have trouble walking sometimes and there was no way I could manage a trail that steep (photo only shows the beginning part of the trail) so we're taking the easier way up.
Once we got up to the area above, we took the trail to check out the King and Queen Seat.
There were a lot more boulders and rocks on the ground level but still more up here. It is, after all, called "Rocks" State Park. In this photo you can see that it was also lightly raining off and on.
So what, exactly, is the King and Queen Seat? This plaque explains it pretty well...
...Don't worry! I translated what it says:
"ROCKS STATE PARK"
"THE KING AND QUEEN SEAT"
"The King and Queen Seat to your right is a natural 190-foot outcrop that overlooks Deer Creek Valley. This cliff affords a spectacular view of Harford County's rolling hills and farmland.
Made of quartzite and a hard quartz-pebble metaconglomerate, the King and Queen Seat was formed millions of year ago when quartz was subjected to intense heat and pressure. The surrounding ancient rocks eroded away, leaving a tall "tower" of rock.
In 1879, Thomas Wysong published The Rocks of Deer Creek, where he confessed to "intermingling fact and fancy." According to Wysong, during the 1680's, local Susquehannock Indians used the King and Queen Seat as a site for ceremonial gatherings. Tribal Chief Bald Eagle and his wife sat upon the King and Queen Seat, while braves gathered below to listen to orators. Wysong claimed that from this spot, Bald Eagle and his wife witnessed their son, Bird-That-Flies-High, wed the Iroquois maiden, Fern-Shaken-By-The-Wind. No evidence has surfaced to support Wysong's account.
For centuries, the "Rocks at Deer Creek" were a popular site-seeing and picnicking destination. To ensure the King and Queen Seat's preservation, the State of Maryland purchased the site in 1949. Rocks State Park opened two years later."
It's hard to tell in these photos but this is looking down at the trail coming up.
There are caution signs posted all around. People have fallen and gotten hurt and even died.
We are coming up to the formation now.
Turns out we are not alone. There was a group of people out on the furthest part of the outcrop. They must've taken the steep climb up. I could not go out on that part. With my foot, other physical problems and the rain, I just couldn't do it. I still think I got some pretty good photos though.
There were a few more trails up here but we didn't walk far down them.
The sun kept threatening to break through the clouds but the clouds won this round!
Last photo before we leave!
Sorry I wasn't able to get photos from the furthest part of the outcrop. Maybe I will try to get back there in Autumn. It gets pretty crowded at Rocks State Park in the summertime. I'm not really sure that I can even get up and out there but I'm willing to give it another shot if I get out to "Rocks" again. 😉
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What a cool Boulder Sunday post and an incredibly beautiful park, I think you were sensible driving up, you dont want to over do it and I know goign up step trails can be hard onthe body
The King and Queens seat is pretty amazing to see, I would want to go out and see the view from out on it, but I know my wife would not be keen on me doing that so If I ever visit there I should go alone LOL
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Thank you @tattoodjay!! I wanted so badly to go out on the furthest point but maybe at another point in time I'll be able to. 😊
I can understand stay positive and maybe one day you will get out there :)
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Great post and photography Looks like fun.
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Oh my goodness @deerjay! What a farout magnificent boulder place!! :-)
For sure a chair for a boulder king! Beautiful walk up to this wonderful seat!
Nice and green looking new leaves. ''Fern-Shaken-By-The-Wind'' beautiful name!
These are so cool to see, love your fantastic photos of Rocks State Park!!
Ooo in the autumn time ought to really rock!
Thank you very much for showing these royal boulders!
Thank you so much @shasta!! I loved that story even "if" it wasn't verifiable. I will definitely try to get back there in Autumn, I'm sure the view would be spectacular.
You're very welcome! xoxo
What a beautiful lush green trail to be walking on awesome looking boulders i bet the air was so clean and fresh up there. Thanks for that tour it was amazing i love nature at it's best :)
Thank you @hangin!! It was so nice up there and it was lightly raining off and on which was actually very nice. :)
So much more beautiful when it's raining lightly you picked the right day :)
I can see why it’s called Rocks State Park with all the great rocks. Glad you got to show us the massive amount King & Queen seats, 🤴 👸 Dee. It could be a dangerous trail to the top. I’m glad you made it safely. 💕
Thank you Jo!! Yep, I have to start acknowledging some limitations. Pushed myself too far not long ago on a trail. Haven't posted about that one yet..lol. 💞
Howdy deerjay! I think you did a great job of taking photos and that's a very interesting site and the history behind it is very interesting too!
Hi @janton and thank you!! I'm hoping to get back soon to try to get photos from the furthest part but time will tell. I would love to get photos of the Autumn colors from the furthest part of the outcrop :)
Howdy today deerjay! Oh, those would be gorgeous. But that looks a little scary out on the end of that outcrop!
Lol..I might chicken out but I'm definitely gonna try again. 😉
lol! well, just don't do it on a windy day!
Lmao!! Thanks for the laugh @janton..I really needed that! 😀
lol! you're welcome!