Another photo category we enjoy are grist mills. This spectacular one is an example. Can you tell us where it’s located? Try your luck, and send your answer to ebrack2@gmail.com, including your hometown.
The most recent mystery waterfall was found by only three readers, our regulars
George Graf, Palmyra, Va.; Jay Altman, Columbia, S.C.; and Allan Peel, San Antonio, Texas, who wrote: “Today’s mystery photo is of the Rainbow Falls, as seen from the Gorge Trail along the southern tip of Seneca Lake in the Watkins Glen State Park, New York. It is located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. The Rainbow Falls is a misty waterfall that cascades over a stone bridge and down the gorge. It’s famous for the way sunlight sometimes catches in the mist, creating a soft rainbow — hence the name. The rainbow effect happens on sunny days when the sun hits the mist just right — usually in the late morning or early afternoon.
“Watkins Glen State Park is known for its dramatic gorge, cut by Glen Creek over thousands of years, creating 19 waterfalls along the 1.5-mile Gorge Trail. While the park was founded in 1906, it was a popular attraction long before that. It started out as a private resort in 1863 during the Civil War. The land was owned by George Freer and, with the assistance of the local newspaper editor Morvalden Ells, they created walking paths, stairs, and bridges through the gorge to allow guests to safely explore its waterfalls, cliffs, and unique rock formations. As tourism grew, managing the gorge’s maintenance became a challenge for private owners, so in 1906, the state of New York purchased Watkins Glen, turning it into a public state park — making it one of the earliest state parks in New York.”
This photograph came from Bruce Johnson of Lawrenceville.
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Colorful time: Ah, yes, it’s the rhododendron you see blooming all over Gwinnett County these days. Later on this year, you can see many of these purple flower plants that will be thriving in the North Georgia mountains, seen from the many hiking trails in the area.
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