This would be a very spontaneous trip here today. While moving my stuff out of my storage unit, I've passed close by here many times during the past week. As I headed home, I realized I was passing by again. Except this time, I stopped and went in. I'm sure glad I did.
I don't know what it was about today, but I enjoyed it as much (if not more) than the first time I'd been here. The Plattekill appeared to be running quite well. Lots of frogs were jumping about. I even spotted some fish. Not sure what kind would be up in here.
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| Nice woods walk to start |
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| From the top of the first waterfall |
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| The Plattekill looks calm here |
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| The kiddy pool |
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| A small cascade |
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| The Plattekill |
Also as I made my way up the stream, I smelt and saw some smoke. Eventually I came across a guy who had a fire going along the creek. Unfortunately, this time I did start to notice a lot more camping areas with a lot more garbage. It may soon be time to regulate this area. Too many slobs are coming through here.
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| Self made shelter |
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| Nice, but pack out the trash |
I then came to the first of my favorite waterfalls. They are known as the Honolulu Falls. I noticed a couple people swimming. Of course, I then notice two people walking up the cascades to the right. They were naked. Not that there's anything wrong with that. But I couldn't help but think of the Seinfeld episode distinguishing between good naked and bad naked. This most certainly was bad naked. But I also couldn't help but be a bit envious I didn't have a girl to jump in with naked. I waved goodbye, hoping they would be gone when I returned.
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| Honolulu Falls |
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| Great place for a swim |
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| An underwater shot |
I then made my way to the last waterfall of the day and probably my favorite. It's an excellent swimming hole with cliffs rising from three sides. I decided to take a little swim and was amazed at how warm the water was compared to the last time I was here. It must be that later in the year, the water is a bit warmer.
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| From top of 3rd waterfall, great place to swim |
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| Yes, those are chimes |
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| This might be my favorite spot |
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| Zion-like!!! |
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| Sides start to get steep here |
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| A mini whirlpool |
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| The pretty walk out |
That place is so nice(with the exception of the naked people). We have to get back there soon and finish it. We only were able to see a few of the waterfalls last year because of a lack of time. And, yeah something needs to be done about assholes dumping their garbage. I'm starting to notice it more and more up at Minnewaska too. Disgusting.
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