Tag: geology
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Circle Bar Arch
Part Five – Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area Part Four – Photographs Along The Trail Part Three – A Rock Face With No Name Part Two – Turkey Roost Rockhouse Part One – Close Encounter With Bears Moving right along, it wasn’t long before I spotted this sign. Though I hadn’t heard anything about an area […]
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Photographs Along The Trail
Part Four – Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area Part Three – A Rock Face With No Name Part Two – Turkey Roost Rockhouse Part One – Close Encounter With Bears Between various points of interest hiking Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area, there were many unique spots worthy of photographs along the trail. See below: […]
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A Rock Face With No Name
Part Three – Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area Part Two – Turkey Roost Rockhouse Part One – Close Encounter With Bears After taking in expansive views of the Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area from an overlook, I was back on the trail to continue my adventure. Though there are often signs posted in parks, […]
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Turkey Roost Rockhouse
I recently hiked the Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area, located in Tennessee near Jamestown. It’s off the beaten trail, and known for it’s… Awesome Geological Structures It also has black bears living in the canyon – see earlier post. Most of all, however, the sandstone cliffs provide a spectacular visual experience! One of the […]
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Caves In A Cliff
This interesting geological rock formation was photographed along the trail in the gorge to Ozone Falls, in Tennessee. You may enjoy seeing this landscape scenery in your home, or office? If so, please visit my gallery at Pixels to select a print. Thanks for stopping by!
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Trail Into Gorge
This photograph captures the trail along the edge of a rocky gorge, where I hiked towards the base of Ozone Falls, in Tennessee. Would you like a print for your home, or office? If so, visit my gallery at Pixels, where you’ll discover several print types to select.
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Ozone Falls State Natural Area
See Recent Post: Return To Ozone Falls Welcome Situated on the eastern edge of the Crab Orchard Mountains on the Cumberland Plateau, in Cumberland County, Tennessee, Ozone Falls is the third tallest waterfall in the state with an elevation of 110-feet. And, after splashing into the plunge pool, Fall Creek disappears underground – like magic! […]
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Bottom of The Falls
Falling water at the base of Northrup Falls, with moss covered-rocks and a recessed area behind the waterfall where hikers traverse the gorge. This photograph has been added to a collection in my gallery at Pixels. Stop by for a visit, sometime…
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Interesting Geological Structure
This interesting stone wall was photographed in a gorge at Northrup Falls, located in the Colditz Cove State Natural Area, of Tennessee. These high cliffs provided shallow, cave-like structures once used by cliff-dwelling Woodland Indians – over 3,000 years ago. I’ve added this picture to my gallery at Pixels, where a variety of prints are […]
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Summer Swimming Hole
This photograph features a summer swimming hole located on the Caney Fork River at Rock Island State Park, in Tennessee. A variety of home decor prints are available in my gallery at Pixels. Check it out & keep cool!
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Cave In A Cliff
Beyond these rocks is a cave leading into a chamber within a sandstone cliff, located in Tennessee at Big South Fork State Park. Visitors can enjoy a picture – framed, canvas, art, metal, wood or acrylic – from my gallery at Pixels. Thanks for stopping by!
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Upper Lynn Camp Falls
This photograph features Upper Lynn Camp Falls, located in the Tremont section of the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee, along the Middle Prong Trail near Cades Cove. Several prints are available in my gallery at Pixels. Check it out…
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Photographs From Different Trails
Here are some random photographs from different hikes in the state of Tennessee: Prints are available in my gallery at Pixels.
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Alum Cave Bluffs In Tennessee
About The 2.3 mile trail to Alum Cave Bluffs is located in the Smoky Mountains, approx. 8 miles from the Sugarlands Visitor Center, near Gatlinburg, Tennessee. It’s the shortest and steepest of 5 different trails to Mount Le Conte. Originally mined in 1838 by the Epsom Salts Manufacturing Company for deposits of magnesium sulfate & […]
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Interesting Geological Structure
I photographed this interesting geological structure while hiking in Tennessee, at Piney Falls State Natural Area. Located on the ceiling of an overhang from a gorge-wall, these outcroppings represent the end result of erosion, where small amounts of water seeping through sandstone over time have deposited minuscule amounts of mineral – creating these downward structures […]
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Piney Falls Gorge Trail
Having observed that the gorge below Lower Piney Falls (Tennessee) wasn’t easily accessible, I hiked back uphill and sought to secure a path of descent further along the river. Alas, it was not to be. However, on this half-hour side excursion, I did have the opportunity to see some very interesting rock formations. Visit my […]
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Falling Water And Moss
Running water passes underneath a forest canopy and over a moss-covered stream bed at Lower Piney Falls, in Tennessee. This photograph is available on different prints in my gallery at Pixels. Check it out…
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Fall Creek
On a recent hike in Fall Creek Falls State Park, I visited the base of the falls, and, afterward, exited the gorge by following along the (nearly) dry creek bed – later, I would climb a hill to reacquire the trail. Today, I added this nature photography to my gallery at Pixels. Stop by for […]
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Edge of Cane Creek Falls
With a low volume of water present, I was able to approach the top edge of Cane Creek Falls, while hiking recently at the Fall Creek Falls State Park in Tennessee. I’ve added this photograph to my gallery at Pixels. Many prints available to select!
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Sedimentary Mountain In Fog
Enjoy this digital landscape artwork featuring a sedimentary mountain range surrounded by a light fog. See more in my gallery at Pixels.
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