Overlooking the Caney Fork riverbed where a trail descends steeply from a parking area.
In part two of Rock Island Adventure we explore the section of riverbed between Great Falls and the powerhouse, a popular area for rock hopping exploration. See part one here.
Great Falls. The Great Falls Dam is visible upstream. Built in 1916, the dam raises the level of three rivers which converge behind it, the Caney Fork, the Collins, and the Rocky.
Southern maidenhair ferns growing from the damp bluff near Great Falls.
The right section of Great Falls.
The left section of Great Falls. We saw an otter swimming in the pool in front of the falls. In Part 1, we saw another one near the boat ramp. In both places, they were to quick for us to get a photo.
A hidden pool near Great Falls. The bluff behind the pool is the same one the falls are on, out of sight around the corner in the background.
Kim explores the river below the falls. There's considerably more vegetation in the riverbed than I recall from previous visits years ago. I'm uncertain as to the exact reason why.
The entire Caney Fork River is flowing through this mini-canyon in the riverbed. Great Falls Dam is visible upsream. I'm told this section of river, and continuing down past Twin Falls, has become popular for a form of kayaking known as playboating. Eric Jackson, a Rock Island resident, manufactures his own brand of kayaks in nearby Sparta.
Looking downsteam toward Twin Falls from the spot in the above photo.
Coming soon: Watch for views of Twin Falls and more in part 3.
Bob Butters All photos: Bob Butters
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