McKinney Falls w/ the Falls

Last time we visited this park there was very little falls to it. The falls are definitely larger now. The recent rains damaged a portion of the park so that part is now closed. There is a trail across from the falls that can only be reached by crossing the water. Last time we could just step across without getting wet. Now we would have to walk through water.

I’m amazed at the things we’ve found this trip even though we were here before. The maps they give you don’t list everything that’s here. This time we found a sign directing us to this rock shelter.

On the internet we found a mention to “Old Baldy”, a large bald cypress tree. It is supposed to be ~550 years old and 103 feet high. It’s not on any maps and we found it only by searching online. They say that some tours will take you to this spot. We actually were close to it when we found the rock shelter but the area at the base of the tree is closed due to flood damage so it took a second trip to the area to find it.

Many parks have different programs. Sometimes we go, but we haven’t gone to any recently. This time I went to an archery class (I haven’t shot since 4-H camp in my youth). We’re going to a geocaching class tomorrow which should be interesting.