Tag: Virgin Falls
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Big Laurel Falls
Yesterday, my alarm clock sounded at 3:30 a.m. and I headed to the kitchen to make coffee. After a few cups at my computer, I used the restroom and was on the road within the hour, headed to the Virgin Falls State Natural Area in White County, Tennessee. See map location here. I wanted to…
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Virgin Falls
Virgins Falls stands an impressive 110-feet tall and can be enjoyed on a hike of 9 miles out-and-back, rated as difficult. Along with three other waterfalls and a creek, the water disappears underground into a massive network of caverns, with 7 miles of mapped passages. Prints available. Thanks for stopping by!
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Favorite Recent Video

A few weeks ago → After approx. 5 miles, I finally reached Virgin Falls. In addition to the substantial volume of water flowing, an unusual outcropping of rock with a tree on top provided visual interest. So much so, that I made a video of it; as follows, my favorite recent video –
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Cascading Creek In Forest

I photographed this lovely cascading creek – Big Laurel Creek – along the trail while hiking to Virgin Falls, located near Sparta, Tennessee. See more.
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Big Branch Falls

I recently hiked the Virgin Falls State Natural Area, located on the Cumberland Plateau – near Sparta, Tennessee. Along the trail, I stopped to enjoy Big Branch Falls, a 15-foot tall waterfall featuring a series of small terraces; thus, producing a cascading effect. See map location here. Prints Visit my shop at Pixels to discover…
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Hike To Virgin Falls

Finally, I hiked the trail to Virgin Falls! Located at the Virgin Falls State Natural Area in White County, Tennessee, Virgin Falls stands an impressive 110-feet tall. Emerging from a cave, water flows over the waterfalls and then disappears underground into another cave at the bottom of the sink. Situated atop a mammoth cavern system,…