burgess falls

 After Cummins Falls we grabbed lunch and then headed to Burgess Falls.  It was a hot day!  Almost 90 degrees and between the girls not feeling well and the heat, they weren't so thrilled to hike another trail, but we really wanted to go and it was only a two miles round trip hike.

We hiked Burgess Falls last year but due to floor damage, you couldn't even get a good peek at the actually waterfall.  This year they had the overlook fixed and you could hike down to the top of the waterfall and watch and listen to it.  It was AMAZING!!!  Definitely my favorite.  There were sea shells at the top and the girls had the best time filling their pockets with shells.

You still cannot hike to the base of the fall and it will be another 2-3 years before you can, but at least you see and experience the power of the waterfall this year!  It was a great way to end our hiking day!  We would have really loved to do Fall Creek Falls but the girls just weren't feel well and it is a good 4 mile hike.  We will go back again soon and do all 3

 soon!  Hiking really is our favorite way to spend time together and I hope the girls will remember the memories we make and have a love for nature and hiking their whole lives!