Tag Archives: Bear’s Den

05.07.2022 Bear’s Den Falls

During early times in the United States this spot, according to legend, was used by Native Americans to plan raids on Colonial settlers. When the water is flowing like this the sound is quite loud so being heard must have … Continue reading

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12.06.2020 It’s a love/hate thing….

the relationship that I have with winter. I’ve never been a fan of cold weather.  Don’t like snow removal.  Don’t like having to bundle up in bulky clothing. Don’t like my moustache coated with frozen nose drippings.  Don’t like the … Continue reading

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11.12.2020 Bear’s Den Flow

Bear’s Den has a very nice waterfall but, as with many brooks and rivers, the cascades up and downstream are attractive and offer some interest as well. A nice fall with a splash caught my eye here.

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02.04.2020 Bear’s Den Falls with Cascade

Something to share from the archives while I sort through what I will save when transferring to the new desktop. I’ve moved most of the stuff I want to keep to an external drive and, of course, all my image … Continue reading

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01.01.2019 Happy New Year

I am as happy as anybody to greet the new year although I hold no grudges against 2018.  Mosquitoes, yes, the year, no.  But it’s always nice to look at things afresh and look at oneself for ways to be … Continue reading

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08.19.2018 Tannin Cascade in Bear’s Den

Although Bear’s Den is best known for it’s waterfall, and I did make a few images but have done so before, I  enjoyed this tannin-colored cascade and spent a fair amount of time working it.  Every brook and river is … Continue reading

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09.01.2014 Not quite, but almost

We went to a bon voyage party last night for some friends who are going on a 6 week walking pilgrimage in  Spain next week.  It was planned for their backyard and, sure enough, it poured.  But when I woke … Continue reading

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1.3.2012 Two Different New Year’s Days

New Year’s Day 2012 was very different from the prior year.  Last year I visited Bear’s Den in New Salem and enjoyed some real icy treats on a very cold day.    Here’s one of my favorite images from 2011. Please … Continue reading

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