Yesterday, August 8, 2013, I went with a group of ladies and some children to a place called Fall Creek. It takes anywhere from 45 minutes to 1 hour to get there from our home, but it was well worth the drive. This is the scene we saw when getting out of our vehicles.
Just to the left-hand side of this photo is where the trail begins and there was a sign there stating that it was 1 mile ahead. It was a very well groomed trail and an easy walk with very little incline. In fact the children made it easy and there was an 85 year old man there, too. I failed to take a picture but when you reach your destination, there is a viewing platform that overlooks the falls…..I borrowed this picture from the internet.
Our first views of the falls were breathtaking. I enjoy nature a lot…I could have stayed there all day. One of these days, I think I’ll go back, lounge around, take a picnic, a good book and enjoy the day.
After visiting, viewing and eating a small lunch, a few of us decided to take a trail and hike (not a flat trail and you even climb a few rocks) to the top of the falls.
In the next pictures, as you can tell, I was very fascinated by the length of the tree roots. Wow….didn’t realize that tree roots grew so large.
Continuing on and reaching the top…..no more sort-of trail.
Upon returning to our vehicles, we felt a few drops of rain, there were more clouds in the sky and some were getting dark.
On the way back to our homes, it started to rain pretty good but it didn’t last too long. Continuing on, taking a few last photos along the way before entering our driveway and being greeted by a doe, next to our fence. Home-sweet-home! Nature at it’s best.
2 comments:
Yes indeedy. We definately need to add that to the list of places to visit on my next trip to Idaho. If an 82 year old man can make it maybe there is hope for me. Max
You got some great pictures! I especially like the tree roots, they are just so bizarre looking!
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