Oak creek flowing is a photograph by Bryan Keil which was uploaded on April 15th, 2013.
Oak creek flowing
Such a scenic escape from it all destination. Oak Creek Canyon is about 12 miles (19 km) long, ranging in width from 0.8 to 2.5 miles (1.3 to 4.0... more
by Bryan Keil
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Oak creek flowing
Artist
Bryan Keil
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Description
Such a scenic escape from it all destination. Oak Creek Canyon is about 12 miles (19 km) long, ranging in width from 0.8 to 2.5 miles (1.3 to 4.0 km). The depth of the canyon ranges from 800 to 2,000 feet (240 to 610 m). However, due to the faulting that played a major role in its formation, the west rim of the canyon is 700 feet (210 m) higher than the east rim. The average elevation of the west rim is 7,200 feet (2,200 m) while the east rim elevation is 6,500 feet (2,000 m). Oak Creek Canyon is located within the Coconino National Forest. Portions of the canyon have been designated federal wilderness areas as part of the Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness. The United States Forest Service operates several campgrounds, picnic areas, and recreation areas within the canyon. Slide Rock State Park, home to a natural water slide along Oak Creek, is also located within Oak Creek Canyon. Other recreational activities include swimming and fishing in Oak Creek. There are 49 fishable miles along the creek where rainbow trout, brown trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, catfish (channel) and catfish (flathead) can be found. Hiking the many trails that lead into side canyons or up to the rim of the canyon is a popular activity for the area. The trail leading the first 3 miles (4.8 km) up the West Fork of Oak Creek, a 14-mile (22.4 km) long narrow side canyon, is the most popular in the Coconino National Forest. Fine Art America watermark will not appear on purchased artwork.
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April 15th, 2013
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John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Roger Passman
Congratulations! Your amazing image is featured by USA National Parks and More. You are invited to post this featured image to the featured image discussion thread as a permanent place to continue to get exposure even after the image is no longer available on the home page. Here is the link to use for placing your image into the discussion thread: http://pixels.com/groups/usa-national-parks-and-more-2-per-day.html?showmessage=true&messageid=2806005
Lucinda Walter
Congratulations! Your beautiful work is featured in the FAA group "Beauty of Arizona" l/f