Tag: Cumberland Plateau
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Return To Northrup Falls
Located on the Cumberland Plateau in the Colditz Cove State Natural Area, is one of Tennessee’s most stunning waterfalls – Northrup Falls. It’s an easy hike into the gorge along Big Branch Creek, where visitors pass towering rock cliffs leading to the 65-foot waterfall with turquoise plunge pool. The trail meanders through an old-growth forest […]
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Layers of Rock And Moss
Water drips from rocky ledges along the trail to Ozone Falls, located on the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee, dampening moss and leaves. Guests may visit my gallery to see prints and more. Thanks for stopping by!
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Laurel-Snow Trail To Laurel Falls
Wow! I’ve hiked many areas in the state, but so far none can compare to the plethora of waterfalls as found along the Laurel-Snow Trail To Laurel Falls, located near Dayton, TN. From the moment I stepped out my vehicle and on to the trail, the sound of running water was loud, present throughout my […]
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Water Scenes
Here are three photographs – available as prints – which I shot at different locations in Tennessee: Cane Creek Lower Piney Falls Little River Thanks For Stopping By!!!
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Sale At Fine Art America
Today only, all wall art is on sale in my shop at Fine Art America – 20% off!!! This limited time offer ends at midnight EST.
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Return To Stinging Fork Falls
Following my recent hike at Piney Falls State Natural Area – including Upper Piney Falls & Lower Piney Falls – I drove 10 miles to Stinging Fork Falls, located along the Little Soak Creek in Rhea County west of Spring City, Tennessee. I’d rate the trail as moderately difficult, especially following a heavy rain, with […]
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Lower Piney Falls
Lower Piney Falls stands 40′ tall, and, from the top, has a nice view of a high-walled gorge. There isn’t, unfortunately, access to the base of the falls. Located on the Cumberland Plateau near Grandview, Tennessee, it’s one of two waterfalls that visitors can enjoy – see Upper Piney Falls. Trails are well kept and […]
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Debord Falls At Frozen Head
[ November 2019 ] I visited Debord Falls at Frozen Head State Park, located in the Cumberland Mountains near Wartburg, Tennessee. It’s an easy 1/2 mile hike each way to see this 12-foot waterfall, which, depending on the season and recent weather events, can vary greatly as to volume of water. Fun for the entire […]
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Black Mountain In Tennessee
I recently enjoyed a visit to Black Mountain, located in the Justin P. Wilson State Park near Crab Orchard, Tennessee. Rising 2827-feet above sea level, the area offers hikers wonderful scenic overlooks as well as a geologic wonderland of massive boulders and cliffs. Connected to the Cumberland Trail, it’s a fun adventure for hikers of […]
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All Trails App For Hiking
I finally signed up at alltrails.com, a free hiking app with informative trail & map information. Here’s my profile – see you on the trails!
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Niagara of The South
Located along the Cumberland River in Kentucky is a waterfall known as the “Niagara of The South”. Cumberland Falls stands 60-feet tall by 125-feet wide, and, on this particular day (following substantial rains) was brown with soil and very loud. Guests may visit my gallery to discover wonderful prints of all kinds – and other […]
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Point Trail At Obed
I recently hiked four miles with a friend along the Point Trail at Obed Wild And Scenic River, near Wartburg Tennessee, situated on a ridge between the Obed River and Clear Creek. Though autumn foliage was passed-peak, there were several scenic views, especially Jack Rock Falls. See map of Obed. Photographs Prints Visit my shop […]
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Emory Gap Falls At Frozen Head
I recently visited Emory Gap Falls, a 20′ waterfall located at Frozen Head State Park near Wartburg, Tennessee, enjoying a pleasant autumn afternoon along my three-mile (roundtrip) hike. The trail also passed by a waterfall known as Debord Falls – more on that another time. The trailhead is located at the end of the park, […]
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Nemo Bridge Trail At Obed
History Photograph (above, modified) & information (below) from placard located on site. After the Civil War, saw and grist mills emerged in Tennessee’s Morgan and Cumberland counties. Corn meal, flour, logs, and other goods from the early lumber and pulp industries were shipped along this bridge. The Cincinnati Southern Railway was built across the Cumberland […]
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Tree With A View
I shot this photograph while hiking at the Savage Gulf State Natural Area, near Beersheba, Tennessee. This was the third scenic overlook located along the trail to the Stone Door.
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Photographs From A Recent Hike
Here are more photographs I shot while hiking at the Savage Gulf State Natural Area, located in the South Cumberland State Park of Tennessee: Visit my galleries at Pixels and/or Fine Art America for more. Thank you!
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Greeter Falls At Savage Gulf
See New Post: Lower Greeter Falls – 5/9/2020 See Earlier Post: Trail To The Stone Door – 9/26/2019 When I was through hiking the trail to the Stone Door and several scenic overlooks, I returned to my vehicle and drove to another area of the Savage Gulf State Natural Area – that being, Greeter Falls. […]
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Black And White Waterfall
This black and white photograph captures the base of Cummins Falls, located near Cookville, Tennessee. Visit my gallery for more.
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Hiking To The Falls
It was a quiet morning as I hiked in a gorge along the Blackburn Fork River. My destination was just over a mile ahead – Cummins Falls. A winding riverbed introduced turn after turn, with brief views around each bend. Finally, as I walked underneath a rock outcropping, I was there. See more in my […]
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Lost Creek Falls State Natural Area
I recently enjoyed hiking at the Lost Creek Falls State Natural Area, located near Sparta, Tennessee. Situated on the western flank of the Cumberland Plateau, the park features the 50′ Lost Creek Falls (fed by a large spring), Lost Creek Cave and a connecting 4.5 mile trail to Virgin Falls. In 1994, the Walt Disney […]
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