2001.04.29

Feather Falls

Feather Falls are 640 feet of falling mist, set in a vertical granite gorge. The falls are located in the Plumas National Forest and are the 6th highest in the U.S.

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Audrey

My friend Audrey is an outdoors enthusiast and enjoys adventures.

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Feather Falls

Feather Falls are 640 feet of falling mist, set in a vertical granite gorge.

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Feather Falls

Lush vegetation clings to outcroppings on the granite cliff, with water dropping from each ledge in small waterfalls of their own.

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Indian Pinks

Indian Pinks were everywhere along the trails up to the falls.

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Indian Pinks

They grow from Oregon down to central California. They're shaped like pinwheels, and have a perfect, almost fake look about them.

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Small Waterfall

Water is running strong this time of year. This was a small waterfall we passed on the second trail of the loop.

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