Day Trip to Burgess Falls

Since our original hiking trip got rained out over the Fourth last week, we were over the moon to take in another of several 80 degree days this past week, including today.  So first thing in the morning, we piled in the car and headed east to Burgess Falls State Park.  

The first of four falls that you see along Falling Water River.

There were plenty of scenic spots along the walk.

We didn't get far before our wussy rears needed a break. :}

And we discovered that Anna had packed a stowaway for the hike.

The second, and smallest, set of falls.

 

The third set of falls.

Since we've had such heavy rains these past two weeks, there was much noise at the falls and all along the trail.  Loved that!

Big Falls.  We would have loved to take on the hike to the bottom where you see others down there fishing and hanging out, but Anna was already in whine mode at this point and claiming to be starving to death.  We hoofed it back along the road to feed the poor thing and her brother who joined in the fussing. :}  One of these days though, we are gonna get these kids to the bottom of some falls.  Somewhere, somehow.  I want them to feel the wind and mist and weight of all the water rushing down toward them.  I was sorry we didn't get to do that when we went to Fall Creek Falls last October as well.

After a perfectly packed picnic lunch (thank you, Josh!), we headed back to a calmer spot along the river to do a little exploring. Noah was a bit skittish about being barefoot here and ended up putting his shoes and socks back on after this.  He is much like Josh about his feet. :S

Anna was ALL about getting her feet wet ...

and making tracks all over the area ...

and really checking things out.

Noah, bless him, couldn't stand missing out and gave it another go ... with much handholding from Mommy.  We took this shot for Memaw while we were at it.

After collecting handfuls of stones and seashells, it was back to dry land for him again though.

Thanks for a lovely day, Burgess Falls State Park!  :)