WOW! That’s all I can say after
seeing the Ark Encounter. This week I had the extreme pleasure of going with my friend, Stewart, to Williamstown, KY
where the ark is located.
It's a
life-size reproduction of the original Noah's ark set on 800 acres of land and
it is absolutely incredible!
You enter the ark via a
ramp and railings and get to explore all three decks. There are scooters available
for rent, but I walked. We got there on
a week day and although the parking lot can hold four thousand cars and the ark
can hold ten thousand people, there were very few people around when we were
there, so we had free reign to roam without a throng of people around.
This is Stewart and me outside the ark.
This is the huge door to
the ark. We were minuscule next to it. The ark itself is 510 feet long (one and
a half football field lengths). It is the biggest timber frame structure in the
world and was built by Amish craftsmen.
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| Growing food for the trip |
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| Pottery for water |
The construction of the
ark is amazing, all wood, fastened by dowels. Huge round timbers (3 feet in
diameter) line the center for support. I tried to wrap my arms around one but
could only reach half way. Huge squared timbers serve as beams and supports
throughout the ark. Everywhere you go, the word “massive” comes to mind. |
| Shem's Quarters |
Some of the exhibits show
animals in cages and some show Noah's family working in the kitchen, carpenter's
shop, or blacksmith shop. All life sized, some animated and some not. One of my
favorite exhibits is on the third deck where a ladder leans against the wall and Noah is standing near the top, releasing the dove to find dry land.
On the grounds there are
other activities should you so desire, like a zip line, zoo, and aerial
adventure. Should you ever get the chance to visit and experience the Ark
Encounter, I highly recommend it. You won’t be sorry.
Quote of the day: It was truly a mind-blowing experience! Visitor to the Ark Encounter
