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Winter 2014
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Pumpkinvine Creek includes many beautiful spots, but the headwaters include
a scenic gorge unlike anything along the rest of the stream's flow.

January 2014 Visit:


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Upper Falls




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Dixie Reindeer Lichen   (Cladina subtenuis)


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Upper section of the main Pumpkinvine Falls


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View down upper gorge from top of main cascade




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Middle gorge




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Creek flowing under boulders


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Circular hole worn by water jostling harder rock




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Large rock overhanging the creek




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Another view down at the upper gorge



February 2014 Visit:

I had hoped to capture some snow that remained from an earlier storm, but it was mostly gone near the creek.


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Additional views of the main falls


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More views of creek flowing through boulders - Upper Gorge


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Boulder with cavity   (remaining snow in background)



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