Dear Friends, George and I visited Fall Creek Falls State Park south of us here in Tennessee for a little 'getaway' on Jan 25th and 26th. We've been waiting for a LONG time for them to complete the new lodge and restaurant. Now that it is finished, we visited and were really impressed with everything.
Even though it was an EXTREMELY cold couple of days, we still managed to bundle up and do some 'waterfalling' and hiking/walking both days. There was a lot of water coming over the waterfalls --and we (George especially) LOVED getting the perfect pictures. We spent one night in the lodge and ate dinner and breakfast the next morning there.
Late in the afternoon we left the park and drove to another park (near Cookeville, TN) named Burgess Falls.... The waterfalls there were amazing also.... I think I counted 9 different waterfalls that we saw those two days!!!! SO much fun --especially since we haven't been 'waterfalling' much lately.
Today I'll share some pictures from those wonderful two days! I hope you enjoy them!!
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| Our first view of the beautiful new lodge |
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| We had a really nice room --with a view of the lake. |
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| Since we were on the end--we had a 'wrap around' balcony where we hope to enjoy the next time we come (when it is WARMER)... ha |
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| And you know how much I loved seeing the sunrise over the lake that next morning!!! |
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| Here's a view of the new restaurant!! |
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| The fireplace in the lodge is HUGE and felt SO good after being outside in that cold cold wind! |
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| Here's my Sweetheart standing at the overlook --with Fall Creek Falls in the background. |
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| Interesting reflections in the water --when we visited the "George Hole" area (named after my George of course)!!!! HA! |
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| Here's the old woman at the overlook above Cane Creek Falls! |
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| After driving around the 'loop road' --we stopped and hiked to get a view of Piney Falls... |
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| Along the trail to Piney Falls, we passed this interesting rock formation. What do you see? Some of my Facebook friends think it is a hand and some think they are toes!!!! (I've been on this hike many times in past but had never noticed this rock formation before.) Isn't nature just amazing??? |
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| Finally, here is a picture of "Little Burgess" Falls. (By the way, there are 4 beautiful waterfalls along that stretch of water. The 4 waterfalls are: Baby Falls, Little Burgess, Middle Falls, and Burgess Falls).... |
Well---that gives you a taste of our two day, quick little trip!!!! It is hard for me to say what I loved the most... An easy answer would be to say "all of it"..... BUT--most of all, I enjoyed my sweet husband on Cloud Nine ---seeing and taking pictures of all of those amazing waterfalls.... I think taking pictures of waterfalls are George's Gift from God.
We want to go back in Spring so that we can sit on the balcony enjoying that beautiful view.
Have a great February!!!
Hugs,
Betsy💝💛💚💕
18 comments:
Pretty views of the park and waterfalls. Your room and the view looks pretty.
The restaurant looks nice too. A great trip and beautiful photos.
Take care, enjoy your day!
Beautiful pictures as always! You two are hardy! I know people much younger who think winter weather is torture. They post pics of themselves at home wrapped in blankets!
Thanks for sharing another adventure with us!
It really is breathtaking! Glad you were both ready for a trip and had some winter coats to enjoy it all. Beautiful waterfalls, George!!!
You are really bundled up. I'm glad the restaurant has finally reopened.
Good Morning Betsy. I enjoyed seeing the big smiles on both of your faces as you enjoyed the beautiful scenery. It looks like a wonderful place to visit and I hope you are able to go back again in the spring.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
Bob and I are talking about adding this to our NC trip in August. The water may not flow well in the summer, though, so we may change our minds.
You shared some beautiful pictures of our little getaway at Fall Creek Falls. I really enjoyed it, and I hope we can go again soon.
I expected to see frozen waterfalls. That's what water is like around here. Sounds like a nice quiet get away. Stay well.
Betsy, The lodge looks great! Nice views for sure. That rock formation looks like a hand to me... Good to see you both out and about. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Hi Betsy, it is good to see a post from you! Can I ask why you do not post as much as you used to? The reflection shot is gorgeous! And I love the beautiful restaurant with the wrap around windows. Wow, you were right on the lake! Can people swim there?
Betsy, so glad to see you and George healthy and getting out and about. Your trips always show the love you both have of nature. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful shots. Good to get out and about.
Oh wow! Gorgeous views. LikenI said on Facebook, I need some of the warmth from that huge fireplace. Keep on smiling and enjoying the beauty around you.
So glad you were able to get away. What a beautiful place that is. That is one gorgeous view you had from your balcony.
My first thought on that rock formation was that it looked like a hand.
I am glad you had such a nice little trip!
The lodge looks fabulous. You are both brave waterfalling in winter. Beautiful photos.
Hello Betsy
I am so pleased you were able to get away.
I really enjoyed seeing all of the photographs.
All so lovely.
Sending my good wishes.
All the best Jan
I've sure enjoyed seeing all of your beautiful adventure photos. So much beauty around you. Great picture of you sitting there enjoying that fireplace. You all have had so much to enjoy this year....Snow, trips, waterfalls, and deer. Amazing views.
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