After going to the Taughannock Lookout, it was time to hike to the waterfall.
I have to admit that when Laura and I came here the first time, this was the place I thought the children would enjoy most and have longed to be here with them.
While most of us enter the trail looking at the Lower Falls with in Taughannock State Park, Silas amuses himself at the roots of a tree.
There was not as much water in these falls as well, as much as other times. but still lovely.Taughannock Creek is along the trail, and part of the reason I feel the children would enjoy this walk.
One of the lovely wildflowers growing at the park Gorge trail. The gorge supports a “Shale Cliff and Talus” community of plants, including three regionally rare species classified as threatened in New York State: Butterwort (Pinguicula vulgaris), birds-eye primrose (Primula mistassinica) and yellow mountain saxifrage (Saxifraga aizoides).
The children find fun immediately making short climbs. Uncle Meek is always close by making sure they don’t fall.
The creek was inviting, but it was decided we’d walk it on our way back.
The big kids climb a little higher than the little two.
Most everyone joins in! (That Ezra. very happy to reach as high as the big kids!)Time to keep going, Miquel tries to direct Mireia. (While wearing my heavy camera gear, such a good uncle and good son!)
The little kids enjoying Uncle Meek time while walking the trail.
A picture I took for John, he loves tree trunks and wood.
At last we’re at the waterfall. Here in New York in August, a hint of autumn is clearly shown.
The waterfall from below.
This family and trying to get a pic of all of them. Notice Mireia is distracted and nearly overboard.
Not the best pic, but it will have to do after about 25 other attempts. Love how Mireia seems to be taking a photo back with her fingers to her eyes.
Laura is a pro with the selfie, who needs their picture taken?
She lets me get a photo with Jenny anyway. 🙂
Now came the fun I was hoping to see the kids have. Walking back via the creek. The children really enjoyed walking on the layers of rock and maybe getting a little wet in the water.
I am so glad we gave a half day’s time to this walk!
Big step down!
Later, Mireia gets a lift up with Uncle Meek’s help.
