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June 2004 Photo's Archive Grotto Falls Gatlinburg, TN 6/19/2004 Grotto Falls in Gatlinburg is a long steep hike on a dirt trail, but it was stunning walk. Some of the trail has water crossing over it. Small streams of water coming down from the mountain as you walk up to the main falls. Dale on the trail. Grotto Falls You can walk under the fallls. Ripley's Aquarium Gatlinburg, TN. 6/12/04 Ripley's Aquarium was being built when we were in the area last time we were here in 2000. So we heard it was something to see. The entrance displayed some skeletons of animals and reptiles found in the past that were huge. This sea turtle measured over 13 feet long. The filtering and oxygen system was displayed on how they make there holding tanks match the sea. Dale checking out on of the tanks. The tunnel under the aquarium was fascinating. you could see the fish and turtles swim over you. Heres a turtle passing over. Surrounded by water. The sharks crossing over give you a feeling that is hard to define. The floor was a slow conveyor belt that took you slowly through the tunnel. Another angle. There was a horseshoe crab area that you could touch. Porcupine fish. Jelly fish This dark green leafy thing is one of the several types of sea horses. Translucent Jelly fish. Now you see them with a certain light on. And now they blend in when the light is off. Return to 2004 photo archive