Beautiful Waterfalls

Engine Falls is off of Sams Branch in the Pisgah National Forest. This branch is very similar to Flat Laurel Creek though a much smaller version. It is a series of cascades that traverse towards Hwy 215 near the Blue Ridge Parkway. The photograph taken of Engine Falls is just one of many cascades on this branch. The name is given from the history behind this location. The trail towards the cascades is actually an old railroad grade and engines would stop here to get water for their steam engines. Hence the name Engine Falls.
White Owl Falls is a small yet beautiful waterfall in the Pisgah National Forest. It is approximately 15' high with a shallow pool at the base.
White Owl Falls is a small yet beautiful waterfall in the Pisgah National Forest. It is approximately 15′ high with a shallow pool at the base.

These images by photographer Karen Lawson showcase the beauty of cascading waterfalls. View more of her work at karen-lawson.artistwebsites.com

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