Tag: Great Falls
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Tennessee Rainforest
I entered Caney Fork Gorge from the parking area at Twin Falls, traversing upstream and along the cliffs. At some point, I hiked around a large pool of standing water, between some small trees, and carefully stepped rock-to-rock across the river, to the base of Great Falls – a series of three waterfalls. Featured here…
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Covered by Moss
I shot this photograph near the base of Great Falls while hiking at the Rock Island State Park, located in Spencer, Tennessee. It’s almost like being in a rain forest, with falling water and moss practically everywhere. Interested in a print? If so, then visit these galleries –
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Great Falls
Situated along the Caney Fork, Great Falls are a set of three 30-foot tall waterfalls located in the 883-acre Rock Island State Park, on the Cumberland Plateau of Tennessee. At the base, it’s almost like being in a rainforest, with moss everywhere. In order to stay dry, I came from across the river, with some…
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Moss And Ferns
Hiking into and through the gorge, finding my way across rocks scattered along Caney Fork, I approached what is called Great Falls – a collection of three waterfalls, each standing 30-feet tall. This photograph is a sideview showing only the edge of the front falls, with cliff-walls covered in layers of moss and ferns. See…
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Base of Great Falls
This black and white photograph was taken at the base of Great Falls, located on the Cumberland Plateau at the picturesque Rock Island State Park, in Tennessee. Prints available. Thanks for stopping by!
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Return To Rock Island State Park
Located near Spencer, Tennessee, the Rock Island State Park has 883-acres along the Caney Fork, Collins and Rocky Rivers. It also features the rugged beauty of an expansive Caney Fork Gorge. On my first visit to the park, I learned that, in order to access the base of Great Falls, a 30-foot horseshoe cascading waterfall,…