July 6, 2011

Went up to the McDowell Creek Falls area today--just felt the need to get out. I took Ariana with me and we hiked from the lower falls (Royal Terrace) to the upper falls (Majestic). It is was so quiet, cool, and beautiful!! It was a great way to spend my afternoon.

Royal Terrace Falls

Majestic Falls (from the top)

Majestic Falls (from the bottom)

McDowell Creek

Moss covered picnic area

Moss covered picnic area in black and white

Trying to get Ariana to sit still long enough to take her picture.

Ariana chilling out on top of a giant boulder