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Raccoon Mountain: following the water and power

A Sunday drive from the river valley to the reservoir, with the power system visible along the way.

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High electrical structures and power lines beyond a concrete wall, beneath a bright cloudy sky.
High electrical structures and power lines beyond a concrete wall, beneath a bright cloudy sky. 2026-07-19.
Welcome panel identifying Raccoon Mountain Pumped Storage Facility with reservoir map and wildlife photographs.
The Raccoon Mountain visitor display. July 19, 2026.
A river below wooded ridges and an exposed horizontal rock face.
The river valley below Raccoon Mountain. July 19, 2026.
Broad water and distant hills beneath large clouds, beyond a concrete overlook wall.
The reservoir from the overlook at Raccoon Mountain. July 19, 2026.
Large metal turbine component on an outdoor plaza with an interpretive panel.
A turbine component displayed outside at Raccoon Mountain. July 19, 2026.
Concrete structure over water with a railed walkway and blue-and-red housing.
A closer view of the structure and walkway over the water. July 19, 2026.
A curving road between grassy verges and trees, viewed through a vehicle windscreen.
A curving road between grassy verges and trees, viewed through a vehicle windscreen. 2026-07-19.
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