Amicalola Falls

We went to Amicalola Falls State Park near  Dahlonega GA.   Amicalola is Cherokee word that means tumbling waters.  This photo does not capture all 729 feet of the tumbling waters but it is one of the more picturesque sections of the falls.





We went to get away from it all to commune with nature and seek the wonders of the outdoors....Okay, you got me on that one.  We actually went there to get away from stuffy rooms of people spreading the dreaded Swine flu which seems to have hit our community quite hard. Gotta love that fresh air.





So, my thoughts and prayers go out to the families suffering the flu but we will continue to commune with nature and skip the movie theaters and other closed in places until this flu season abates.




Although you can drive up to several parts of the waterfall, the best way to go is from the bottom up.  The trails are wide and well-traveled. It was a very easy climb except for the last 650 stairs steps!! We walked along the creek uphill until you get to a board walk that takes you to the very top.



Along the way we saw some flowers and a few bugs.













And just when you thought everything was all happiness and light with butterflies abounding...



I tried to get a picture of a spider web, but I wasn't very successful.  You can see a bit of it in the top left hand corner.  I still like the picture anyway for the greenery.



Here is another creature I found.  Actually I brought him.




Joined by another creature that I brought.




Apparently I seem to have a two-picture limit before the antics begin!




We made it to the top.  At least some of us did.  Choosing not to climb the last 450 steps, I sent my camera ahead.



On the way down, we stopped at this mossy log.





 I would quote Elton John here but I doubt you'd read further if I did.




We went back to the Interpretive Center for a little "interpreting" and we were greeted by the resident owl.



He was quite friendly and inquisitive.




This is the Lodge for overnight stays.  There are also campsites and cabins available.  This is a popular park because there is an 8-mile hike to the beginning of the Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain.





One last look at the water.  It was a beautiful day.





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