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Confusion HIll
Nothing is to confusing at this pleasant stop amongst the Humboldt Redwoods.
Welcome to Confusion Hill, another mystery spot vortex located in Northern California!
Another Mystery, Another Mystery Spot
In California amongst the giant redwoods is hidden a vortex.Mystery spots throughout the west coast have been a favorite of skeptics and believers alike.
Like many of the other mystery spots an Ames Room is the main attraction. However unlike many of the mystery spots this is a self guided tour, allowing you to explore the complexities of this phenomenon!
Visiting the first stop you are reminded about the power of distortion with some fun mirrors, but the fun doesn't stop there.
When entering the "Gravity House" you are immediately perplexed and set off balance. Is this because of the vortex, or the use of forced perspective?
One of the many wonders of this these little tricks of the vortex is water running up hill. Surprisingly the few vortex's I've visited the water always flow North! - What a mystery!
One of the most dramatic effects of the mystery is being pulled in one direction or the other.
Swinging from a bar demonstrates this well. The optical illusion is carried out with the intention of distorting what the eye perceives as normal.
Another of the great experiences is the big lean. Whoa you really do lean, or do you?
photo credit vandegraeff
Souvenir Pennants
Just incase you missed one on the last visit
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The Not So Infamous
The dreaded chipalope!
As it may seem Confusion Hill is an perfect spot to find the illusive Chipalope.Unlike the Jackalope of the Midwest and mountain states. Confusion Hill garners the right to call itself the home of the Chipalope.
Much is not know about the mysterious creature, but it sure is fun to model as one. Thanks aminal for the pose!
Opitcal Illusions
Masters of Illusion
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The Magic Mirror of M. C. Escher
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Magic Eye Beyond 3D: Improve Your Vision
Amazon Price: $10.19 (as of 07/25/2008)
Optical Illusions: The Science of Visual Perception (Illusion Works)
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/25/2008)
Other Aventures
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Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
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Just off of Historic Highway 101 is a all in one vacation getaway amongst the redwoods. This truly beautiful site is a see to believe destination. So celebrate conservation and visit this gem!
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Roadside Oddities: Avenue Of The Giants
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Alongside Hwy. 101 a street bears the name for all of the real giants that lurk amonst the pavement called Avenue Of The Giants. Quirkiness and splendor abounds at the many real and unreal stops found within the Redwood National Forest! photo cou...
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Roadside Oddities: Trees Of Mystery
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On Historic Hwy. 101, a blind driver would be able to see the hulking sculpture of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. What have you just witnessed? Here in Klamath California several mysteries await you, Paul Bunyan being the least. Welcome to the...
Great Stuff on eBay
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- Campbell Bros. Confusion Hill - Tourist Attrations Gravity House Family Entertainment
- Check out this official link!
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