Tag: Waterfall
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Canyon Falls and the Gorge that Follows
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The Sturgeon River is a 106 mile long wild, raging river with some pretty amazing waterfalls. One such waterfall is Canyon Falls, called such for a good reason. Canyon Falls is located at a scenic rest stop on US-41, making it a fairly well known and visited waterfall. At roughly…
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Pure Awesome: Hungarian Falls
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There’s a little known waterfall in the Keweenaw called Hungarian Falls. Hungarian Falls is made up of several drops; Upper, Middle, and Lower. The Upper and Middle drops, though shorter in height, are remarkably beautiful. If ever there was a waterfall that looked like it belonged in an enchanted story…
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Driving Cades Cove
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We had a great time on this trip. We met up with some of my best friends and explored the many beautiful sights and stops found in Cades Cove.
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The Smokies: 3 Reasons Why We’d Skip Out on Rainbow Falls
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As usual, Steve and I were eager to seek out the supposedly impressive waterfalls in our visit to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. One such waterfall was Rainbow Falls.
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The Smokies: Grotto Falls
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Grotto Falls is a 25 foot waterfall that has one major drop. This drop falls over a ledge, providing visitors the chance to walk in behind the waterfall for a different perspective
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A Day on Slate River
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Slate River, located just east of L’Anse, Michigan, is one of those special places where time just slips away. This wild, isolated river is an adventurers haven. We trudged up the river, climbed up and slide down high gorge walls, waded across extremely slippery and oddly angled rocks, and climbed…
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A Quiet Escape: Black Slate Falls
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Black Slate Falls is small but it offers so much. With variety levels in the drops, the roughness of stone, and the overall peacefulness of the area, Black Slate Falls makes the perfect location for a quiet escape. Black Slate Falls is located just east of L’Anse, Michigan on the…
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Exploring Pictured Rocks: Hiking The Chapels
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The Chapel/Mosquito Loop in Pictured Rocks is perhaps one of the most visited portions of the trail. This trip, my mom and I decided to taken 6.6 miles (RT) of the trail that included Chapel Falls, Chapel Rock, and Chapel Beach. Chapel Falls The waterfall is about 60 feet tall…
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A Gorge to Remember – Manganese Gorge
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first encountered Manganese Falls in winter of 2012 when we ventured to Copper Harbor for the first time. We couldn’t see the waterfall very well but we taken aback by the beauty of the gorge below. Where everything outside the gorge was covered in white snow, inside the gorge greenery thrived…
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Tokopah Falls – A 1200 Foot Waterfall
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When I read about this 5 start, 1,200 foot waterfall within a 3.4 mile hike, I had to check it out. Located in Sequoia National Park, Tokpah Falls is a well known and frequently visited waterfall. The trailhead is located within the Lodgepole Campground.
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Waterfalls on the Black River Scenic Byway
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The Black River Scenic Byway is a 14-mile stretch of road that follows the Black River. There are 5 major waterfalls along this route with ample hiking opportunities available. Great Conglomerate Falls The first waterfall is the Great Conglomerate Falls. Thirty feet in height, it surges over a wide conglomerate…
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The Beauty of Alder Falls
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Located 20 miles north-west of Marquette, Michigan, Alder Falls is a beautiful, multi-leveled waterfall. The lowest drop is the most impressive at around 30 feet in height. This cascading falls is surrounded by pure beauty and is one of my favorite places to visit.
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Munising Falls: A Well Known Treat
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Munising is becoming one popular town. Not only does it have the quaint, small town appeal, but it is also located next to some of the most beautiful scenery in all of Michigan; Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore. Aside from these extremely impressive rock formations, Munising also has some pretty…