Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area
February 19, 2011
These canyons were made possible by the early farmers (1800s)
who did not know about erosion or ways to prevent it.
We took the 7 mile trail, the one with all the campsites out by the South Glory Hole. Link to the park map. For the first mile or so, it followed a stream.
Some foam in streams is naturally occuring. Thats probably the case with this foam.
But it was interesting looking so it posed for a picture.
Look carefully, right in the middle there are roots growing from that vine in the middle that hang about 10 feet to the ground.
 
We have to cross this somewhere.
Hey, we can cross on this log!
Nevermind, an Eagle Scout built a bridge for us.
Thank you Chris! Its still a sturdy bridge.
South Glory Hole is not exactly on the trail but we found it anyway. There were lots of ducks and other birds on it. Link to the full size picture of the lake (5mb).
This was just a cool picture with all the patterns of the leaves.
Is this the top yet? We keep going up! Link to the full size panorama (3.3mb).
Each corner brings new sites. The trail was covered with trees almost the whole time.
One of the first views of the canyons. Link to the panorama(2.8mb).
Yep, I'm still fascinated with stitching pictures together. Link to the panorama(2.4mb).
Those trees down there are probably over 150 feet tall.
It is evident where the last barracade was because of the post way out by the edge. Since the canyon is still eroding, and undercutting the top where people stand, it isn't safe out there anymore. The barracade has been moved back about 20 feet. Large panorama (2.5mb).
More old barracades.
Its hard to believe this is in Georgia.
The last panorama (3.2mb).
 
 
For those of you interested in the Methodist Church. I didn't get close enough to this sign. Next time I go I will take a better one.
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