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WHITAKER BUSHWHACK 5/10/08 |
Hawksbill Crag Trailhead |
Wild Azaleas (Their fragrance filled the woods) |
We did this all day long |
We made it to our first destination |
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Our first sighting of Mule Trail Falls |
Mule Trail Falls |
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...and we did this all day long! |
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...and our first look at Thousand Kisses Falls |
Ah, we made it, but no one to kiss! |
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...so we just took pictures! |
The floor of the Ozarks were in full bloom, everywhere. |
...and the water holes were very inviting, but we had to push on. |
This was typical, .......all day long! |
But there were nice rewards! |
...we even had time to reflect on the beauty |
..and to enjoy more of the wild flowers |
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We needed help identifying all the flowers |
This was HUGE! ..and orange! |
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The water was cold and clear. |
...and we finally arrived at the Buffalo |
...and so lunch out of the rain was nice |
Harrison made his own umbrella, while trying to eat |
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Such a look! ???? |
We were now trying to get our wits about the next part... |
The "LADDER" |
Getting there was half the fun.... |
...the other half was getting home! |
We were already tired, and now this! |
...so a little help was OK! |
Chuck was either resting or enjoying the scenery. You decide. |
We came from way down there |
Up here was nice |
...and a nice place to stop and rest, on the Crag. |
The bluffs next to the Crag |
...and of course, Hawksbill Crag |
..and some more resting and enjoying the scenery |
....only a few more steps |
...and it all had to be uphill! |
This is how we all felt, but hey we all made it. Very rewarding indeed! |
Six miles through the "jungle", over rocks, sliding down hillsides, wading creeks, Poison Ivy, ticks, enduring the rain, and up a 700 foot steep climb out. Yes that is rewarding. Crazy huh? |