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On the path that led from the
waterfalls were these gorgeous
wildflowers. The lilac and violet
blooms coupled with the brilliant
green of the leaves was breathtaking!
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-----Here is one of my many attempts
today at capturing a close-up shot...
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-----The flower doesn't show as well up
close as it does covering vast areas
of land.
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-----This was a failed attempt at a
close-up...but the rock wall
behind is pretty. HA!
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-----I didn't realize until I was
almost ready to head home
that this cave was
"spelunkable."
Regardless, I would NOT
have gone inside!
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-----The purple wildflowers cling to the
side of the hill leading down to
Charleston Creek.
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The rock formations were neat.
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This cave was even tinier,
but it had a "NO TRESPASSING"
sign out front.
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Another great formation!
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This boardwalk leads to
Redbud Valley.
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Hmmm...these redbuds are
a little late in opening up.
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The trail now meanders back
to the falls...
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-----This cave was even tinier,
but it had a "NO TRESPASSING"
sign out front.
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-----Another great formation!
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-----This boardwalk leads to
Redbud Valley.
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-----Hmmm...these redbuds are
a little late in opening up.
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-----The trail now meanders back
to the falls...
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-----I am VERY impressed with the work
Miami County has put into this park.
The drains keep the trails from being
oversaturated during rainfalls.
Ingenious!
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-----Here is another attempt at
close-up photography.
I think this must be a variety
of bleeding heart.
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-----I'm back to the falls,
but now I'm above them.
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-----There were two options for crossing
the creek here: a bridge and these
concrete stepping stones.
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-----This photo looks toward the springs
from which this water originates.
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-----This is one of my favorite shots.
It's the creek just moments before
its 37-foot drop!
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-----Click on the photo for a more
easily readable text.
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-----What a great view!
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-----And another!
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-----Just before the water tumbles!
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-----The point of this shot is to
showcase this large river birch.
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-----Another shot of the water on its
way to the dropoff...
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-----What do you think?
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-----Remember the road less traveled?
I'm heading there now!
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