Picture of the Day - July 14, 2009

Palouse Falls

Photo and narrative by Ron E. Trees.           (Click on the photo for a larger view) This past weekend, we took a drive out to Palouse Falls. It is about 2 hours from Spokane, out in the middle of nowhere really. We tried to go several weeks ago, but a failed water pump in our car prevented that trip. We set out late Saturday morning and it was hot out. The highest temp that we saw, that our car thermometer gave, was 103 degrees. The trip was indeed worth it though. I was not able to stay until the evening light, but I did the best I could with what I had. While I am not sure that I would agree with how these falls came into existence, they are an incredible site to see! I think the water flow has slowed down from earlier in the year. On April 21 of this year, a man by the name of Tyler Bradt rode in his Kayak over these falls and broke the world record. I cannot even imagine doing that. Here is a link that talks a bit about that. The signs around the area announcing that rattlesnakes are frequent visitors made me a bit nervous!! I took a walk around to one side of the falls, and though not a strenuous walk at all, by the time I got back to the picnic area I was having a bit of an issue with heat exhaustion I think. I have never dealt with heat before, but it was really hot out there. I do look forward to going back and viewing this incredible place in nature on a bit cooler day. Click here for a bit more info about Palouse Falls. Click here to check out more of the photos that I took that day.   --Ron Trees     Visitor Comments... Name: Gordon Brugman Town: Gatlinburg, TN Wonderful image Ron, worth all the effort to get it. Thanks for brightening my day.     Name: Mary Gilmore Town: Williamsburg, VA Wonderful capture - exceptional perspective!!!     Name: Phyllis Helton Town: Bristol, VA Phenomenally, ruggedly beautiful.     Name: Eddie Dalton Town: Tuscaloosa, AL Now that's a wide view! Wonderful photo Mr. Trees!     Name: Winston "Rocky" Rockwell Town: Kirkland, WA A very good shot, Ron, especially for the mid-day light you had to work with. I really like the depth in this photo, and the stark contrast between the falls and the pool, and the almost barren landscape around it. One of these days, I have to make it over there to see this place...   Comment on today's picture  |  View previous "Pictures Of The Day"  |  Submit a photo Why I publish the "Picture Of The Day"