Road Prong Falls, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee. October 14, 2011.
(Note: All pictures may be enlarged by clicking on them once or twice.)
This is my post for Watery Wednesday. To see more of our beautiful watery world, or to join and post your own pictures to share, click HERE.
One of the joys of collecting waterfalls is finding one that you did not know was there. Last month Betsy and I went to the Smokies to view the autumn color. As I showed in my previous post, we drove along Newfound Gap road and stopped at several pull-ins to view the West Prong of Little Pigeon River.
When we came to the parking area for the trail to Chimney Tops we stopped because I knew the trail would have to cross the river before heading up to the Chimney Tops. I hiked along the trail and as I came to the footbridge over the West Prong of Little Pigeon River, I noticed the small waterfall pictured above.
The waterfall wasn’t listed in any of the books we had, but a little research showed that Road Prong is the tributary entering the river from the right, and Road Prong Falls is the little waterfall I spotted. What a nice unexpected surprise.
Tags: Smokies, Tennessee, Waterfalls, Watery Wednesday
Senior Moments 
November 16, 2011 at 4:03 am |
What a beautiful surprise, surrounded in foliage!
November 16, 2011 at 5:26 am |
You discovered a new waterfall. That must have been fun. It is very pretty especially when enlarged.
November 16, 2011 at 5:56 am |
Wonderful photo, I really like the flow of white water.
November 16, 2011 at 9:13 am |
Very beautiful. Did Betsy label that as three waterfalls? 🙂 🙂
November 16, 2011 at 9:15 am |
once again I love the names of the falls you find, i enjoy the names as much as the falls photos.
November 16, 2011 at 11:35 am |
Must have been a really nice surprise!! This is the cutest, tiniest waterfall I have ever seen!!! I enlarged it to get a better look. Did it make any noise?
November 16, 2011 at 11:49 am |
I do love the waterfalls that you have found and your captures are fantastic, George! Waterfalls are one of my most favorite places and you do find such beauties! Thanks for sharing them — next best thing to being there! Hope your week is going well!
Sylvia
November 16, 2011 at 12:37 pm |
This one is so pretty, so professional looking. Very scenic. I wish I captured this 🙂
Great job. My regards to Ms. Betsy.
November 16, 2011 at 12:47 pm |
Ohhhhhhh soooo beautiful, George! My aunt keeps telling me that she’s going to take me over there one of these days, cuz she knows I’m just going to love it there… also to Cades Cove! =)
November 17, 2011 at 12:09 am |
That must have been such a treat to find that waterfall. Simply beautiful as are the shots in the post before this one!
November 17, 2011 at 2:55 am |
Beautiful! Stumbled on your blog through Old Geezer’s blog. 🙂 I love all the pictures here. Thanks for sharing. Blessings to you and your family.
November 17, 2011 at 9:26 am |
Pretty as a postcard, George. Wonderful watery discovery!
November 17, 2011 at 11:20 am |
Sometimes those cascades are as beautiful as larger waterfalls. Nice picture.
November 17, 2011 at 12:25 pm |
nice! I love taking pictures of falls too.
~ Jo’s Precious Thoughts ~
November 17, 2011 at 11:40 pm |
What a great new discovery! Lovely shot.
November 18, 2011 at 6:56 am |
beautiful photo…what a nice surprise to stumble upon!
November 20, 2011 at 4:29 am |
Leave it to you and Betsy to research a possible location of a hidden beauty. And you found and photographed yet again another treasured waterfall to add to your collection.
Gorgeous shot, George.
Sunday blessings to you and Betsy, thanks so much for stopping by.
Pam