Cave Rock Sunset
by Mitch Shindelbower
Title
Cave Rock Sunset
Artist
Mitch Shindelbower
Medium
Photograph
Description
Cave Rock Sunset.The tunnel dates back to the Lincoln Highway. Originally the Lincoln Highway was routed along a single lane hanging bridge and rock wall built in 1863.[5][6] Recognizing the inadequacy of the single lane road, efforts began to improve capacity on the primary road to Lake Tahoe. The first bore was constructed in 1931, as part of a reconstruction of a 3-mile (4.8 km) section of the Lincoln Highway. Concerned about damaging Cave Rock, the project managers employed key people from the recently completed Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel in what is now Zion National Park in Utah. The first traffic began flowing through the bore in mid-September of that year. Construction on the second bore began in 1957, when US 50 was widened to four lanes, at a cost of just over $450,000 (equivalent to $4 million today). Coincidentally, both bores were constructed by Utah based construction companies. The Cave Rock area is considered sacred by the Washoe tribe. The Washoe tribal leaders were not consulted about the construction of either bore, and were upset about the perceived desecration of their tribal lands. Within the last decade, the Washoe Tribe has had a larger influence on Cave Rock and its historic preservation. In 2007, the Federal Government ruled on a precedent-setting case that has restricted activities around the tunnel, such as rock climbing.The tunnels carry U.S. Route 50 through Cave Rock, a mountain along the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe. There are numerous small caves adjacent to the south portal of both tunnels which give the rock its name. The tunnel is located between the towns of Zephyr Cove and Glenbrook along the US 50 corridor. This portion of US 50 is a National Scenic Byway, part of the Lake Tahoe - Eastshore Drive.[4] The westbound bore is 153 feet (47 m) long and features exposed rock; the eastbound bore features a concrete liner and is 410 feet (120 m) long.[5] The tunnels are an elevation of at approximately 6,360 feet (1,940 m), about 80 feet (24 m) above the level of the lake.
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September 23rd, 2015
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Comments (16)
Hanne Lore Koehler
Spectacular capture of this incredible sunset, Mitch! Wonderful light, reflections and atmosphere! L/F
Laurie Search
This is fantastic, Mitch!! I love the composition, and the colors and reflections are stunning!! :)))vf
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Judy Vincent
This image is being featured in the “Photography ONLY – Landscapes and Landmarks” group – one of the most active groups on Fine Art America featuring the best landscape photographers in the world! Congratulations on your excellent work!
Gabriella Weninger - David
This is sooo GORGEOUS Mitch... so fantastic view and lights.. stunning capture!
Lisa Phillips
Congratulations, your stunning work has been featured in the FAA group "Sky and or Clouds". http://fineartamerica.com/groups/sky-and-or-clouds.html