On our anniversary trip our main destination was Tallulah Gorge State Park in Georgia. But we wanted to see some other waterfalls in the area, if possible.
We have a book describing waterfalls in northern Georgia, and the book mentioned waterfalls and cascades on Patterson Creek near Dillard, Georgia, which is where we were staying. The book had directions, but it is eight years old and things change, even in the mountains. But we persevered and did find the creek. A faint path led us to the fall pictured above.
A little way downstream we came upon Laurel Mountain Falls.
A steep path led down to Lower Laurel Mountain Falls, although I couldn’t get to creek at the base. Betsy, being the sensible woman she is, waited for me at the head of the steep path.
Patterson Creek did not have a heavy water flow, but the falls and cascades along the creek were pretty. We were glad to add these to our collection.
Tags: Georgia, Travels, Waterfalls
July 2, 2009 at 6:42 am |
George,
You guys must have so many water fall pictures..you should write your own book about all your favs and where they are located..I bet it would be a best seller..everyone loves waterfalls!! 😉
July 2, 2009 at 7:38 am |
Beautiful George!
July 2, 2009 at 7:46 am |
That first shot is really awesome! All are beautiful – but the first is something special! The lines in the water going in different directions, the light – George, that is a wonderful photo! You should frame it!
July 2, 2009 at 8:26 am |
Excellent shots of a very lovely, smooth flowing waterfall – a fairly gentle slope making for a beautiful cascade veil.
July 2, 2009 at 8:34 am |
All the fall’s are just breath taking , George. Thanks for sharing the photos of places I may never get to see.
July 2, 2009 at 9:06 am |
Oh wow!! Beautiful falls. I have a waterfall book for Washington and I am crossing the state today and will be gone a few days so I may look up some falls. MB
July 2, 2009 at 9:53 am |
Just so pretty!!
July 2, 2009 at 11:08 am |
Love water George, these shots are great.
July 2, 2009 at 5:33 pm |
I do enjoy hikes to waterfalls but haven’t taken any lately. I appreciate the virtual views you’ve shared. They’re LOVELY ;–)
Hugs and blessings,
July 2, 2009 at 7:18 pm |
When I was reading Betsy’s story about Dillard I was trying to remember the name of a waterfall in that area, this is it! Laurel Mountain Falls is one I remember from my childhood. I didn’t remeber all three but I have probably been there, my dad liked out of the way places.
Thanks for the memories,
Judy
July 2, 2009 at 8:06 pm |
Very pretty! I don’t know how you keep all these falls straight. Really wonderful photos and must be glorious in real life.
July 2, 2009 at 11:48 pm |
That first one is beautiful George!
I don’t know what settings you use to get the water like that but it’s gorgeous!
July 3, 2009 at 9:22 pm |
They sure are beautiful!