Falling Waters

Dwight had a long, hard six day work week so a little two wheel therapy was not in the plans because he was tired. Know what's  just as good as a Sunday bike ride? A Sunday drive with the pooches and a couple of family members thrown in. The dogs were incredibly excited to jump in the jeep-so excited that they didn't mind leashes or having to be quiet. We started off with a little drive through Gene Rush Forest. The jeep had a minor problem so we had to stop in the middle of bear country. Lots of bear sign and fresh scat but luckily no hungry bears were to be seen. A little further down the road, we found some Oyster mushrooms just ready to be picked.

The forest was really pretty despite the hot dry summer. We drove through Richland Campground(must visit again soon) and onward to Falling Waters. The road was closed due to a washout, but we figured we weren't far from the falls because we could hear them. Sure enough, just down the hill and around the bend:

The water just barely had enough for one waterfall, but the entire place is beautiful. Dwight wouldn't let me jump into the pool with my cast, but now that I know where the Falls are, I intend to visit again.

Just look at Dixie, you know she wanted to jump right?

If you're looking for this place, don't expect to find any signs. Just take Hwy 16 and take Falling Waters Road-it's on your right deep in the forest down a long gravel road.