Chasing Waterfalls Isn’t Always Dangerous
Today I thought I’d share a little music and a photo gallery from my most recent weekend escapades. Over the weekend, KP (the hubby) and I took a day trip to see some waterfalls in the North Georgia Mountains.
North Georgia is known for beautiful waterfalls, and we were lucky enough to see four of them–Bad Branch Falls (two waterfalls for the price of one), Minnehaha Falls (love the name, because it seems like laughter) and Toccoa Falls.
While we were in the mountains, I thought about the song ‘Waterfalls’ by TLC, released in 1994. I loved listening to the song back then, although they played it absolutely to death on the radio for months, it seemed. I grew tired of it for awhile, but enough time has passed that I can now enjoy it and remember what a great song it is.
Do you remember this song? (If not, you’re probably too young to be reading this blog).
TLC–Waterfalls
If you listen to the lyrics, they are actually short-short stories about a few unfortunate individuals who meet disaster, because they deviate from the right path and choose one that is completely self-destructive–”chasing waterfalls” is the metaphor used for the familiar premise.
Fortunately, in my area of the world it’s actually fun and safe to chase waterfalls, provided you don’t do something stupid, like tubing over a waterfall or down an unfamiliar river. If you plan your hike and have proper GPS coordinates, as we did, the only risk you face is experiencing a little of nature’s artwork and maybe getting some nice shots with your camera.
Here is a little photo gallery I put together from our weekend adventures. Make sure to click on an image to see the gallery in it’s full glory. It’s MUCH better when you do…
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- Bad Branch Falls
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- Toccoa Falls
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- “Comfy” Bench
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- First Part of the short trail to Minnehaha Falls
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- Area around Bad Branch Falls
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- Lake Burton
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- Toccoa Falls
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- Lake Burton
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- Toccoa Falls Gift Store
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- Toccoa Falls
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- “Sophisicated” trail marker for Minnehaha Falls
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- Bad branch Falls
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- Minnehaha Falls
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- The base of Toccoa Falls
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- Bad Branch Falls Part II
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- Toccoa Falls College gift store
That’s all I have for Wildcard Wednesday, and admittedly, I almost blew Project 365 (or 366, with leap year), but I’m still in five hours before Thursday. Whew! I’ll see you tomorrow with something thoughtful.
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Oh my gosh you take such lovely pictures!
And yeah, my kids remember that song. Does that make me too old to read your blog? Lol! Love ya girl! (P.S. Bad Branch Falls Part II is my favorite)
Maureen, you will never be too old to read my blog. Love ya, too, sweetie!
The pics are fab… and the 'Waterfalls' song I recall (even older than your offering, I'm afraid…) is Paul McCartney's 'Waterfalls' Cos I need love, like a garden needs a flower, like a raindrop needs a shower… which was always one of my favourites. Probably on Youtube, should you wish to check it out. Interestingly, more or less the same message…
Sj, great song! Maybe I'll do a music post with songs pertaining to waterfalls. Thanks for inspiration, and I appreciate your comment!
Yes I remember that song, it doesn't seem that long ago lol. You have quite the talent for photography btw
Dionne, it wasn't too long ago, but it was long enough. Thanks for dropping in!
Beautiful pictures, Amberr! I used to love that song, too, but they did wear it out! I also agree that sometimes it's good to go off the beaten path!
Adriene, going off the beaten path as often as possible? Priceless!
Nice reference to the TLC song in your title, I got that right away.
Maria, I thought you might. I have a feeling we are the same generation, give or take a year or two.
"Don't go chasin' waterfalls – please stick to the rivers and the streams that you're used to" – - hell yes I remember that song!
What a great post, Amberr.. and the photos are breathtaking.
Darlene, I kinda thought you would. So glad you enjoyed the photos. That is my favorite little hobby besides blogging.
I've never seen a real waterfall before. Another addition to my bucket list. Beautiful pictures! Thanks for stopping by my new blog, Miss Amber!
My pleasure, 'Little old me". I enjoy discovering new blogs. Thanks for dropping by, and I encourage you to get out and see some waterfalls. You won't regret it.
Great,post, great photos and at 47 I remember this song. I always chase waterfalls as living in Madeira there are many! In London from where I am from, there are not that many!!
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Gorgeous pictures! What a beautiful area!
Kitten, I'm glad you think so, because my heart is in those mountains and 6 hours away, on the coast.
I like waterfalls – what's not to like? Water falling! Great post
I'm with you, Jim.
I enjoyed this Amberr. So great to celebrate the landscape in this way. And what a heroic landscape. Thank you.
Chloe, thank you sweetie, and I agree. Hope you've been well!
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Love that song, it's stuck in my head for the day now! Fab photos too
I like the photo of Toccoca Falls. The water almost looks like a stream of light! Looks like a great place for a day trip!
Tara, it is, and it only takes us an hour to get there. Glad to see you here!
Stunning photographs with breathtaking views. Wow! Really enjoyed this, Amberr, thanks so much for sharing:)
Jane, I am so glad you enjoyed. Thanks for dropping by, lovely!
Another HUGE waterfall fan here from NYS (which also has some amazing ones). I'll be sure to check out the ones you posted when I'm down your direction to visit some friends I have in GA. And if you ever come up to New York, be sure to check out Kaaterskill and Haynes falls (in the Catskills) or the wonderful falls at Watkins Glen in the Finger Lakes. People like to talk about Niagara Falls as a "big deal", but really, the beauty is elsewhere.
Lovely photos! Only a question–you didn't post pictures of the Minnehaha Falls you mentioned, and Goggle only found links to a place in Minnesota.
And for sjhigbees: Yep, it's on Youtube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYstxLoOnYA Very pretty!
Eden, thanks for pointing that one out so I could fix it. I can't wait to check out the waterfalls in NY. You should consider a guest post if you have great memories. Thanks for sharing the vid!
Where's my fishin' pole and ice chest! Great photos. Also, one of the ladies from TLC; Lisa 1-eye-Lopez, burned down her boyfriend's mansion back in the day. His name was Andre Rison, and he played for the Atlanta Falcons.
Hill Billy, I remember when that happened. Craziness. A shame when she died!
Lovely pictures Amberr. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Brenda, I am glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by!
Beautiful pics, and I indeed remember this song! Even though I was only four when the song came out, they played it on my local hits station all through the 90s. I love it.
Ren, you make me feel old. Haha!
Omigosh! I hadn't thought of that song in so long! Gorgeous waterfall pictures too.
Sonia, there are so many beautiful places in Georgia, and before I took this adventure, I hadn't thought of this song in years, either.
That song is a killer and TLC was underrated in general. It must have been the bad overall's that killed it for most people. The song Creep is one of the best written R&B/Pop songs ever. A band called the Afghan Whigs covered it in the late 90's and it is brilliant. Oh yeah, and nice photos too before I spout endlessly on TLC.
Martin, "Creep" is one of my favorites. You have great taste in music, but I bet you knew that. I didn't get the overalls, either, but they worked it.
Awesome trip! I have wanted to go to Toccoa Falls for the longest time! Hopefully I'll make it this summer.
Nanette, I hope you do make it. You won't regret it!
These pics are beautiful. I had no idea Georgia had so many great spots!
Katha, there are plenty of beautiful places to see in Georgia. I haven't even touched on all of them yet, and I'm excited to do so!
I have been to Toccoa Falls several times, the whole North Georgia area is awesome.
@PeterHobbs1 Peter, I love North Georgia. The mountains are so beautiful. Thanks for dropping by and commenting!