Paulina Falls
Join me as we take a visual tour of another sight from the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. Paulina Falls is a double waterfall on Paulina Creek. The creek drains the two lakes that lie inside the rim of the old Newberry caldera through a low spot on the west side. It was a beautiful day so enjoy the visual feast as I tour the falls. 😀
A shot from below the falls, but first let's head back to the start of the tour.
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Arriving at the first viewing platform you get an idea of the size of the falls and the approximate 80 foot drop.
A view looking up the southern channel of the creek just before it lows over the falls right below where I am standing.
A couple views of the two falls and the island section that divides the creek.
An information board describing the formation of the falls along with some other information.
A last look at the falls before venturing down the trail to the bottom of the falls.
You can start to see the difference in the ecosystems between the top of the falls and the wetter area below the falls. The picture on the left is taken as I descend into the canyon below.
About halfway down you get your first good glimpse of the falls.
Nearing the bottom, a glance at the white water as the creek continues on its way after plunging over the falls.
At the bottom you get an awe inspiring view of the falls. You also see some of the car sized boulders that have been washed from the cliffs over the millennia.
A look down stream as the creek continues its journey through the boulder strewn canyon.
And lastly a quick look at some of the flora below the falls.
A quick video of the sights and sounds above the falls...
And the same from below the falls.
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Photos taken by me, @oldmans, with a Nikon D3300 and some Lightroom post processing.
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What an amazing spot to hike at. I can only imagine how much water flowed there 2000 years ago.
Yeah, that would have been something to witness.
It makes me feel like I’m walking the trail with you, from the top of the falls to the canyon below. Truly a beautiful and inspiring glimpse of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument!
I'm glad you feel that way! :)
I really do!😊 Thanks for sharing.😍
You're so blessed to visit places like this. Thanks for sharing! All the pictures were beautiful 😍
Thank you! I agree, I am fortunate. :)
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You are very welcome @oldmans! it was well deserved. ☀️
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It's amazing how the double waterfall find it's way there and how it was divided🥰
The geology of how these natural wonders are formed always amazes me. :)
A tranquil glory in the golden-green of late summer ... but it must be a beautiful terror in spring ... look at those boulders!
I know right. The stream gets lost under the boulders in places.
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