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“Upstream View” – 2023 U.P. and Wisconsin waterfalls trip

October 21st, 2024

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“Magnificent Panorama” – 2023 U.P. and Wisconsin waterfalls trip

October 1st, 2024

“that’s incredible!”

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As I crested the hill so that I could see the rapids behind, I was literally awestruck by the view of Tyler Forks Dells Upper Falls. I gasped something like “that’s incredible!” as the scene came into view. The guide that I had stated “a series of small rapids forming an S curve”, but did NOT prepare me for how beautiful the Upper Falls are. The falls at the rear of the image are probably 200-250 feet away, which provides you with a sense of how expansive this view is. Although, you can’t tell it in this monochrome, the pops or orange leaves on the dark rocks, the yellow foaming water, and the sunlight illuminating the far side of the river added to beauty.

“Sunrise Glow” – 2023 U.P. and Wisconsin waterfalls trip

September 27th, 2024

morning hues

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Upson Falls tumbles over the cascade of rocks and immediately makes a sharp right turn downriver. That sharp turn allows for this spectacular view with the sun rising “up river” and the wonderfully rich hues of morning.

2023 Waterfall Trip Review – Monday

September 25th, 2024

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“Over the Cliff” – 2023 U.P. and Wisconsin waterfalls trip

September 11th, 2024

so close to lower falls

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The information that I’d gleaned in the 16 hours since I started asking locals about waterfalls had led me to believe that there were three waterfalls – Upper, Middle, Lower. Once I’d found the third waterfall, I hopped back into my car and headed onto the next stop in my day. I only found out a few days later that the Lower Falls is only a few hundred feet downstream from these falls!

“Break in the Wall” – 2023 U.P. and Wisconsin waterfalls trip

September 9th, 2024

waterfall bonus

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When I first planned my trip to the Keweenaw Peninsula, I planned on spending the day (Monday) visiting most of the lighthouses; any waterfalls that I could find along the way would just be a bonus. After my trip, I purchased Phil Stagg’s excellent “Waterfalls of Michigan” series of books and discovered that there were 6 waterfalls named “Hungarian”; I only visited the middle 3. I guess I’ll have to take a trip back in 2025, right?

“So Many Paths” – 2023 U.P. and Wisconsin waterfalls trip

September 7th, 2024

series of cascades

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The Hungarian Falls is a series of cascades just outside of Hubbell along Dover Creek. I particularly enjoyed the distinct trickles of water in the Upper Falls.