Could there be a more appropriate name for these scenic wonders of Mother Nature?  Sitting by a waterfall is always a beautiful balance of inspiration and relaxation.  Many of the waterfalls in this album are desert anomalies that rarely offer much, if any water at all, emerging only as the result of obscene amounts of rain over a very short time.  In Tucson, the monsoon season of 2021 was one for the record book!  Qualifying as the 3rd wettest in human records, these ephemeral torrents were everywhere for a very brief spell!  Traipsing through the desert, one was often greeted by clouds of yellow butterflies and a rainbow-assortment of wildflowers.  These magical monsoons were not only a source of inspiration for many a Southwestern naturalist, but a much-needed recharge for the spectacular Sonoran desert.  You will also encounter stunning waterfalls inspired by rural Pennsylvania’s spectacular summer showers.

A Smokey Dream

Deep in the pristinely preserved forest of the Great Smokey Mountains lays and ecological wonderland. Monstrous trees well over 1000 years old accompany raging torrents and the highest diversity of salamanders found anywhere on the planet.

Desert Falls

This area hasn't experienced such rapids for many years and may not again for many to come. Touted as the third wettest monsoon on record, I had a blast exploring the desert in search of waterfalls in unlikely places.
Saguaro Nat. Park, AZ.
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Chimney Rock

Should you find yourself in Chimney Rock, NC, a short distance east of Asheville, go behind the tourist veneer and Mother Nature offers wondrous gifts! One such gift is the Stony Broad River. Despite capitalism's frenzy to exploit another natural wonder, explore the banks of this river and you may encounter otters, beavers, and wondrous, raging rapids.

Canyon Cascades

Beauty is always so much more appreciated as a novelty. Although this stunning scenery could never become mundane, it's so much more exhilarating when I've never before beheld such a sight here! Touted as the third wettest monsoon on record, I had a blast exploring the desert in search of waterfalls in unlikely places.
Catalina Mountains, AZ. Prints of this image are not currently available for sale. Please check back for future availability!

Tuscarora Falls

This is my absolute favorite waterfall on Rickett’s Glen State Park’s (PA) Fall’s Trail. Many of the other waterfalls are more intricate, but something about the setting of Tuscarora Falls reminds me of something from a fairy tale.
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Raging Rapids

A number of times throughout the famous falls hike, I was overwhelmed by the beauty and raw power of Kitchen Creek. Rickett's Glen State Park, PA. Prints of this image are not currently available for sale. Please check back for future availability!

Rivendell

Hiking deep into a popular rock-climbing area is the mystical land known as Rivendell. Ironically, there is often little water, but a very wet monsoon has changed the game! Tucson, AZ.
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Onandaga Falls

Despite my dozens of visits to Rickett's Glen State Park, I've never hiked amidst such powerful torrents. It was downright awe-inspiring!
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Rickett’s Falls

Despite my dozens of visits to Rickett's Glen State Park, I've never hiked amidst such powerful torrents. It was downright awe-inspiring! Prints of this image are not currently available for sale. Please check back for future availability!

Catalina Cascades

A beautiful series of waterfalls cascade through this often-dry canyon. Touted as the third wettest monsoon on record, I had a blast exploring the desert in search of waterfalls in unlikely places. This slot canyon turned out to be one of the best! Catalina Mountains, AZ. Prints of this image are not currently available for sale. Please check back for future availability!

Woodland Waterfalls

A panorama of a single, beautiful scene at Rickett's Glen State Park, PA. Prints of this image are not currently available for sale. Please check back for future availability!