Tag Archives: waterfalls

Obligatory St. Patrick’s Day Post

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Jeremy Sell

I’m not remotely Irish (mostly French and German) but I can always get behind a little cultural festivity. In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, here are a few nature photos for the holiday courtesy of recent visits to Olympic National Park and Yellowstone … Continue reading →

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It Will Be a White Christmas Somewhere…

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Jeremy Sell

With just over one more day until Christmas, it looks like the chance of snow here in southeast Michigan is zero. So far this winter has been really mild in the eastern United States. Just today it was 60 F … Continue reading →

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Waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Jeremy Sell

Forming much of the border between Oregon and Washington, the Columbia River bisects the volcanic rocks of the Cascade Range. Over the last 12-17 million years the volcanoes of the Cascades have built themselves skyward while the relentless erosive action … Continue reading →

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Crater Lake National Park

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Jeremy Sell

Around 7700 years ago the Oregon volcano known as Mount Mazama exploded in one of the most devastating eruptions known to man. Blasting about 3000 feet (914 m) of material from its summit, the ash fell as far as western Wyoming … Continue reading →

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Olympic National Park

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Jeremy Sell

It seems impossible to summarize the diversity of Olympic National Park in one photo. Spanning over 1441 square miles (3732 square km) in northwestern Washington, this park encompasses some of the most varied terrain in the entire US National Park … Continue reading →

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Palouse Falls State Park, Washington

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Jeremy Sell

Located in southeast Washington, Palouse Falls State Park protects a small but scenic and geologically interesting location. Here the Palouse River has gradually carved its way through hard, thick beds of volcanic basalt. The slow but steady action of river downcutting has lead to the … Continue reading →

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North Cascades National Park

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Jeremy Sell

North Cascades National Park is only three hours northeast of Seattle, but its remote location makes one of America’s least-visited national parks. Established in 1968, this federally-protected area encompasses 789 square miles (2044 square km) of mountain wilderness in the Cascade Range of … Continue reading →

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Glacier National Park

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Jeremy Sell

Two mountain ranges, 25 alpine glaciers, and over 700 lakes contribute to the rugged and beautiful landscape of Glacier National Park. Located in northwest Montana along the border with Canada, this park preserves 1583 square miles (4101 square km) of soaring … Continue reading →

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Mount Rainier National Park

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Jeremy Sell

Situated at the center of Mount Rainier National Park is the namesake peak that represents a number of superlatives. At 14,410 feet (nearly 4,400 m) Mount Rainier is the tallest mountain in Washington and the tallest mountain in the entire Cascade Range. … Continue reading →

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Ranking and Reflecting on our National Parks at the Halfway Point

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Jeremy Sell

Last month I finally passed the halfway point of seeing all 59 national parks in the United States (31 down, 28 to go). This seems like an appropriate time to pause and reflect on past visits. I thought I would provide … Continue reading →

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Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Michigan

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Jeremy Sell

At nearly 60,000 acres, the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness is Michigan’s largest and perhaps most impressive state park. Located near the west end of the Upper Peninsula, it was created in 1945 to protect one of the largest remaining old-growth northern … Continue reading →

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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Revisited

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Jeremy Sell

Back in May I visited Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore between Munising and Grand Marais, Michigan. On that trip my friend and I headed up to Isle Royale National Park for four days of backpacking, and Pictured Rocks was just a … Continue reading →

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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Jeremy Sell

A few weeks ago I spent half a day at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore east of Munising, Michigan. At over 71,000 acres, this long stretch of land on the south shore of Lake Superior harbors a wide variety of natural … Continue reading →

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Yosemite Valley Revisited

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Jeremy Sell

Last August I was out on business in central California and had a few hours to see Yosemite Valley at Yosemite National Park.  In January I was out there again and had time for another quick visit.  As with the … Continue reading →

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Waterfalls of Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Jeremy Sell

Here are three waterfalls in Cuyahoga Valley National Park located between Cleveland and Akron, Ohio. In order they are Bridal Veil Falls, Blue Hen Falls, and Brandywine Falls. Recorded 09/17/2011.

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Kings Canyon National Park: An exciting confluence of biology, geology, and sheer beauty

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Jeremy Sell

While out on a recent business trip to California’s Central Valley, my business partner and I found time to make quick trips to several of the local national parks.  After hitting Yosemite on the first day, we completed our work … Continue reading →

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A Four-Hour Whirlwind Tour of Yosemite National Park

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Jeremy Sell

Last week I went out on business to California’s Central Valley and found myself within two hours of Yosemite National Park.  After completing work one day my business partner and I drove out and saw as much as we could … Continue reading →

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Moment of Zen: Waterfalls at Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Jeremy Sell

There must be at least a dozen waterfalls in Hocking Hills State Park, located southwest of Logan, Ohio. Here are three of them. The first is at Ash Cave, the second is a minor one near Cedar Falls, and the … Continue reading →

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The Geology of Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Jeremy Sell

Hocking Hills State Park, located southwest of Logan, Ohio, offers some of the most beautiful geology in the state.  The geologic features in the park are all thanks to the weathering of the Black Hand Sandstone, part of the Cuyahoga … Continue reading →

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