Waterfalls near Dunlap, Tennessee. April 21, 2009.
Betsy and I often go looking for a particular waterfall. In those cases we know the name and location of a waterfall and it is just a matter of driving or hiking (or both). We follow directions in a book, from an online site or the GPS unit to our destination. That’s been the way we’ve found the majority of the waterfalls we’ve visited.
But every once in a while we stumble on a waterfall unexpectedly. This serendipity makes the experience seem even more delightful than it would otherwise be.
Last year on our way back from Texas we planned to stop by Fall Creek Falls State Park here in Tennessee. We would be going there on April 21, the anniversary of our date (and first kiss) at Fall Creek Falls.
We have been to Fall Creek Falls many times, but had never travelled there from the south. We were near Dunlap, Tennessee, heading up the Plateau when, as we were rounding a curve, we saw a waterfall just off the road. It didn’t have a lot of water going over the fall, but it was very tall. Naturally we had to stop and get some pictures. We later learned that this was Possum Falls.
What made this experience even more interesting is that we saw three more waterfalls within the next two miles. We had no idea they were there before we stumbled onto them. If we had been driving any faster, we probably would have missed them all.
To see these pictures and others, click HERE.
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Today I’m grateful for unexpected pleasures of God’s creation.
Tags: Tennessee, Travels, Waterfalls
Senior Moments 
March 25, 2010 at 4:39 am |
I love them!
March 25, 2010 at 4:43 am |
Those are such wonderful surprises! Additional gifts for your first date’s anniversary. 🙂
The black portions of the rock of Possum Falls are intriguing. It looks almost like it’s painted on.
March 25, 2010 at 6:20 am |
What great surprises indeed..do you ever get lost while hiking?
March 25, 2010 at 7:35 am |
Those unexpected surprises are the best George!
March 25, 2010 at 8:35 am |
The surprise roadside falls sometimes invoke the best memories. I am glad you were there. MB
March 25, 2010 at 9:27 am |
Serendipity! Beautiful collage George! Love yesterday’s pic of dam too and that beautiful reflection!
March 25, 2010 at 11:10 am |
What a delightful surprise! Know why it’s called Possum Falls? You knew I just had to ask, didn’t you?
March 25, 2010 at 12:17 pm |
What a fun hobby to have and finding an unexpected Waterfall is a bonus!!
March 25, 2010 at 4:27 pm |
I’m sure it was divine intervention George…what a treat to stumble upon something you love!!!
March 25, 2010 at 4:49 pm |
Nice collection of Falls George.
March 25, 2010 at 5:44 pm |
It was a gift waiting for you to find! And a creation of new memories.
March 25, 2010 at 6:45 pm |
Good thing there was no one riding your bumper, if you were strolling along, looking for waterfalls!
March 25, 2010 at 7:39 pm |
Beautiful mosaic.
Blessings,Ruth
March 25, 2010 at 8:03 pm |
Very nice George! Those surprises are great…..most of the time. 🙂
March 26, 2010 at 12:09 am |
Love the rocky cliffs in this one!
I wonder if the black color on the rocks was caused by the tannin in the water or the something to do with the kind of rock.
March 26, 2010 at 1:02 am |
Visiting from Betsy’s blog. Hope you are well, George. Love all those wonderful pictures. Thanks for sharing.