Small Waterfall

Small waterfall near the Slippery Rock Gorge Trail.

A Little Sun

All the rain we had made Hell's Hollow Falls all the more dramatic. McConnells Mill State Park.

Splash

The base of a waterfall near the Alpha Trail in McConnells Mill.

New Waterfall

We ran across this waterfall not far from the Alpha Trail in McConnells Mill.

The Return of Ryan

The first day of spring turned out to be warm and sunny. With the nice weather, the park was filled with people. My middle daughter and I did manage to find a few quiet spots, one of which was around Kildoo Falls pictured here.

Melting

My middle daughter and I finally managed to hike down to Hell's Hollow Falls today. It is finally starting to warm up enough that some of the snow is melting.

Snowed In

We received around 19 inches of snow this weekend and our driveway will finally be plowed later this afternoon. This has been the largest snow fall here in 17 years. I hope everyone is keeping warm as there have been widespread power outages in the area. We have been lucky in this regard and we wish everyone well.

The above image was taken in December when there was a few inches of snow. Hopefully sometime soon we will make it to the parks.

Happy New Year!

Alpha Falls in McConnells Mill.

November Sun

It was not long after I took this shot that the sun dipped too low to cast its light on the falls. The days seem so short now.

Cheeseman Run

A small waterfall along Cheeseman Run near Breakneck Bridge.

Another One

My oldest daughter and I visited Eckert Falls Saturday morning except this time we climbed further up the hill. We were pleasantly surprised to find another waterfall not far away.

On the right side of the picture above is a stone wall that appears to be a foundation for an old mill. Below is a photo in the opposite direction. The stump of the fallen tree from this photo can be seen in the background.

I am going to tag both waterfalls as Eckert Falls until I discover information otherwise.

Leaves on Hell's Hollow Falls

I haven't posted a photo of Hell's Hollow Falls in some time.

Leaves on Kildoo Run

Above is a photo of Kildoo Run as it weaves through a few moss covered rocks in McConnells Mill. According to PA's foliage report, we were at our peak this past week. I did not find the report until today but at least I'll know to look for it next year.

Sticks and Stones

The log from the previous post is running across the top of this photo.

Pool

A tiny pool of water that my oldest and I spotted.

Remembering a Summer Walk

Right now everyone is fighting colds but at least the kids are recovering.

One Side of Alpha Falls

Oh those tree limbs! They try to sneak into almost every shot.

Alpha Falls in McConnells Mill

Alpha Falls in McConnells Mill.

By the Falls

Hell's Hollow Falls in McConnells Mill.

Ryan the Troll

You may not be able to see it on one of the blue beams, but a vandal ...or a Troll... graciously spray painted 'Ryan' on Kildoo Bridge.