We take a time out from the "Fly Roast." How much abuse can one man take? I don't care to find out.
So....., cabin fever finally took its toll, and off I went for two days of outdoor recreation. A nearby state park has seven or eight water falls that stretch out over an 8 mile loop. To say they are spectacular at this time of year is a gross understatement! These are not my pictures, but ones provided by the local Sierra Club. The club does a great job of maintaining the network of trails that connect the falls for those who want a less strenuous hike. The falls are deep down in a basalt canyon formed thousands of years ago when we were in a rather "hot" state.
The tallest falls has a 182' drop; the lowest drops 31'. But it's the volume of water at this time of year that makes them breathtaking. The facilities are first class, and are immaculate for a state-run organization. The impact of the Sierra Club on this park is evident, given the limited resources the state government has available.
I had better stop before this sounds like a tourism ad! Suffice it to say, I returned relaxed, tired, and back where I belong as a part of nature and not just an observer.
1 comment:
Thanks. The actual setting is fairly remote and the trail drops about 500' to the falls. The return trip makes you pay for the beauty you see but is really worth the price!
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