The Rim Trail

 

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Betsy and I really enjoy the sunrises and sunsets at Mt. Nebo State Park in Arkansas.  But when we were younger (and healthier) we also did some hiker a the park.  One of the trails we hiked several times was the Rim Trail, which circles the top of the mountain.  The Rim Trail is where I got this photo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upper Red Fork Falls

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Betsy and I enjoy hiking in November.  The weather is usually mild, and if we are hiking to a waterfall — which we usually are — the lack of leaves on the trees gives us a better view of the waterfall.  We  hiked to Upper Red Fork Falls near Erwin, Tennessee,  a few year ago.  This is the view we had.

Cane Creek

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Several years ago Betsy and I were sitting on a rock along Cane Creek in Fall Creek Falls State Park between the cascade and the waterfall.  The creek wasn’t very deep, but the water was rushing over and around boulders and ledges.  I tried to capture all that frenetic action, and this is the result.

Desoto State Park

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Betsy and I have visited Desoto State Park in Alabama several times.  It offers beautiful waterfalls and good hiking.  Just above the brink of Desoto Falls is a dam which forms Desoto State Park Lake.  This dam can also present a beautiful photo opportunity, as can be seen by the photo above.

Hickman Natural Bridge

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Betsy and I visited Capitol Reef National Park in Utah on our western trip in September.  That was the first time we had visited the park.

One of the more popular hikes at Capitol Reef is a relatively easy (the only kind we look for nowadays) to Hickman Natural Bridge.  The hike is just about 2 miles long and offers some spectacular views as well as a trail around and under the bridge.

Mossy Tree and the Little Pigeon River

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Sometimes a scene just begs for a picture to be taken.  In mid-January Betsy and I were hiking along the Little Pigeon River in the Greenbrier section of the Smokies.  The day was pleasant, but partly cloudy.  As we got near the bridge over the river leading to Ramsey Cascade Road, the sun came out.  This moss-covered tree on the bank had branches leaning out over the stream, and the light seemed perfect for a photo.  This is the result.

West Prong Little Pigeon River

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The West Prong Little Pigeon River in the Greenbrier section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  We visited this beautiful stream February 13, 2015.

Spruce Flat Falls in Winter

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Several years ago Betsy and I hiked to Spruce Flat Falls in the Tremont area of the Great Smoky Mountains on a brisk February day.  There was as much ice as there was water on the falls, which made for a beautiful wintry photo.

Lower Falls at Hocking Hills

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Betsy and I had to find a new way to get to Hocking Hill’s Lower Falls.  There was so much ice in Old Man’s Cave that we couldn’t use that route to the falls.  It took some doing to get down to the falls, but I think the view was definitely worth it.

Northrup Falls

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January is a good time for visiting waterfalls.  I got this photo of the base of Northrup Falls several years ago.  If you look to the left of the falling water you can see Betsy standing behind the falls.

Mossy Cave Canyon

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Mossy Cave is a less-frequented area of Bryce Canyon.  Betsy and I drove past the trailhead on our way to Arches National Park, and since we knew there was a waterfall in the canyon, we decided to stop and check it out.  The day was beautiful, and the hike through the canyon was spectacular.  The picture above shows some of the rock formations on the way to the waterfall.

Fall Branch Falls

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Betsy and I think February is a pretty good month for hiking to waterfalls.  The weather is usually fairly mild, and the water flow is generally pretty good.  We hiked to Fall Branch Falls in Georgia last February.

Betsy at Linville Falls

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Last month Betsy and I went to Asheville, North Carolina, to enjoy the views of the Blue Ridge Parkway and to visit Mount Mitchell.  We weren't able to do either because of road closures, so we decided to visit Grandfather Mountain and Linville Falls instead.  I got this picture of my Beautiful Bride after we made a late afternoon hike to an overlook for Linville Falls.

Caledonia Cascade

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Tallulah Gorge State Park in Georgia is one of our favorite waterfall and hiking destinations. The canyon is deep, and contains five major waterfalls. Another waterfall -- Caledonia Cascade -- snakes its way down the north canyon wall. I got this photo of the cascade on a foggy, misty October day in 2009.

The Glory of Autumn

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This photo comes from my archives, but I like it because it shows the glory of autumn up here on the Cumberland Plateau. The picture was taken in 2006 on a hike along Byrd Lake in Cumberland Mountain State Park near Crossville, Tennessee.

Ammons Creek Falls

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Ammons Creek Falls is a pretty waterfall near Clayton, Georgia. We got to the waterfall after a fairly long, mostly downhill hike. Getting back to the car was definitely harder than getting to the waterfall, but we think it was worth the effort.

Roaring Fork in the Smokies (2)

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The picture above was taken in April as Betsy and I hiked along Roaring Fork in the Smokies in late April. The Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail behind Gatlinburg follows this beautiful stream along much of the way, providing many places to pull off and enjoy the beauty.

Still My Favorite Hiking Partner

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Betsy is still my favorite hiking partner. This picture was taken several days ago when we visited Rutledge Falls near Tullahoma, Tennessee.

Betsy at Northrup Falls

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Betsy and I enjoy hiking in the winter, although that is not always the ideal time to see waterfalls at their best. But hiking in January is usually more pleasant than hiking in the heat of August. This picture was taken during a January hike to Northrup Falls, which is only about 20 miles from our home in Fairfield Glade. Betsy and I were on opposites of the waterfall when I snapped this picture.

Bald River

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Betsy and I have often visited Bald River Falls near Tellico Falls, Tennessee, but back in June, 2010, I hiked along the river above the falls. Bald River is a pretty stream with water tumbling over ledges and rocks.