Monday, September 19, 2016

Hiking to Stiles Falls

Over Labor Day weekend we did a family hike to Stiles Falls.  It started as a scenic road.

At the end of the road, we finally turned off onto a single foot path in the woods, often by a nice stream.

Pierce had done this hike before and told us the water was deep and to bring lifejackets.  Trust me - lifejackets are not necessary! 

Towards the end of this path, there was a little bit of rock scrambling just before the falls.  We did see a garter snake on one of the rocks.

The ultimate reward!  This hike is only about an hour from us, so it's strange we had never done it before.  It made for a very nice day.
After a picnic lunch and some splashing in the (very) cold water, we headed back.  It was a fairly easy hike and nothing quite beats a waterfall at the end.


I'll be taking the rest of this week off from blogging.  Hope everyone has a great week.  See you next Monday! 

29 comments:

  1. Sunnybrook FarmSeptember 19, 2016 at 6:33 AM

    I haven't heard of that place. Sounds like a neat hike and glad you didn't need life jackets. Getting some rain here.

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  2. TomSeptember 19, 2016 at 6:43 AM

    Boys will be boys in the last one!

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  3. Ginny HartzlerSeptember 19, 2016 at 7:13 AM

    I LOVE this last picture! What is it that most falls are so hidden and hard to get to? I will miss you, hope you are alright.

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  4. Tina Fariss BarbourSeptember 19, 2016 at 7:26 AM

    Looks like a lovely hike! It looks peaceful. Enjoy your week off!

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  5. Out on the prairieSeptember 19, 2016 at 8:39 AM

    What a nice place top have close. Like the life jacket shot and the final one

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  6. VeraSeptember 19, 2016 at 8:41 AM

    The boys must have loved the waterfalls! You are giving your boys such a healthy upbringing......Vx

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  7. SallySeptember 19, 2016 at 9:52 AM

    How wonderful! I love that you share these outings with us, Lisa. Great photos.

    xoxo

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  8. Betsy Banks AdamsSeptember 19, 2016 at 11:02 AM

    Beautiful waterfall --and I love the picture of the 3 boys standing in front of it...

    Have a great week.

    I published a post this morning from our recent trip to YOUR area.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  9. Busy Bee SuzSeptember 19, 2016 at 12:21 PM

    That looks like a lovely way to spend the day! Enjoy your break.

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  10. Crystal CollierSeptember 19, 2016 at 1:58 PM

    Super cute boys, and what a fun hike! I need to get out and do something like that...in two months...when Florida is temperate for hiking.

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  11. An Apel a DaySeptember 19, 2016 at 4:19 PM

    How pretty! I love the waterfall at the end. There isn't enough of those in Nebraska.

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  12. MichelleSeptember 19, 2016 at 8:36 PM

    Enjoy your week off!

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  13. LinSeptember 19, 2016 at 9:03 PM

    WOW! That does look like fun! And you can walk there?! That's the best part.

    Enjoy your break.

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  14. H.R. BennettSeptember 20, 2016 at 1:10 AM

    Sometimes you make me jealous with how gorgeous the area around you is. Really makes me miss my woods back home. haha

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  15. Endah MurniyatiSeptember 20, 2016 at 2:09 AM

    So natural! Interesting!

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2016 at 2:44 AM

    Wspaniały wodospad. Warto było iść na wycieczkę. Pozdrawiam.
    Marko

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  17. mail4roseySeptember 20, 2016 at 3:49 AM

    The waterfall is an awesome way to end a hike. Love that last picture. :)

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  18. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenSeptember 20, 2016 at 9:26 PM

    what a gorgeous place to hike and the little ones are ADORABLE!! catchatwithcarenandcody

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  19. SandraSeptember 21, 2016 at 12:58 PM

    what a beautiful place for a hike :)

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  20. Kim@stuffcould....September 21, 2016 at 2:02 PM

    Have a great week! That place is so pretty...and your boys are growing up so Fast!!!

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  21. Tweedles -- that's meSeptember 22, 2016 at 12:14 AM

    What a fun day,,,, and the last photo,, oh how adorable!
    love
    tweedles

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  22. Terra HeckSeptember 22, 2016 at 2:44 AM

    Such pretty scenery, especially the waterfall.

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  23. LindaSeptember 22, 2016 at 12:30 PM

    Beautiful falls! Who are those funny faces? ;-)

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  24. Harry FlashmanSeptember 22, 2016 at 2:01 PM

    We have a lot of waterfalls here. Last month, one of the major network affiliates talking heads went out to one and was wading near the edge. She slipped, fell in, and went over the falls. That was the end of her. That happens two or three times a year in North Georgia.

    I like to walk down to the waterfall near us but I never go right up to the edge! Or anywhere near the top, these days, as my knee might "pop out" at any time.

    I hope you will be really careful on your run this weekend.

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  25. Sharon WagnerSeptember 23, 2016 at 10:33 AM

    Adventure cabin. Intriguing!

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  26. Karen thisoldhouse2.comSeptember 23, 2016 at 12:07 PM

    HOw beautiful!

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  27. Debby@Just BreatheSeptember 25, 2016 at 10:29 AM

    Looks like a great hike and so close to home!

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  28. AnnetteSeptember 26, 2016 at 4:14 AM

    How fun! It sounds like the perfect hike and the perfect day. The waterfall is beautiful.

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  29. Indah Nuria SavitriSeptember 26, 2016 at 7:23 AM

    I wish we had such beautiful scenery nearby. Happy hiking..

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