Waterfalls of Georgia
Welcome to the Photo Gallery section of the Ruschtotheoutdoors Blog. Please check out our other pages in the Gallery as well as various blog articles. Now onto the Waterfalls of Georgia…
Cascading waterfalls seem to enthrall us as we gaze at the water plunging over a cliff. Waterfalls are certainly beautiful, but they also help the ecosystem. When the falls flow into rivers, this action purifies the water. Water purification provides oxygen to aquatic life, which in turn, can feed humans. But back to the beauty and majesty of the falls: passing over the rocks, the waterfall never seems to falter. It knows its own mind and lets nothing, no boulder, or man-made artifice, get in the way.
Until you can get outside, and linger over one of nature’s gems, take a virtual tour with us. Discover some of the finest waterfalls Georgia has to offer. Check back often. We’ll regularly add more of nature’s gems.
Unknown Falls Near Helen, GA
When visiting Georgia, you’ll find that Helen is a magnet for waterfalls. In fact, this quaint town is nestled in the rolling, green mountains of the southern Appalachians and is home to at least four, nearby waterfalls. These include Anna Ruby, Dukes Creek, Horse Through, and Raven Cliff Falls.
The shot below was taken by MLC Photography. The photographer thinks this waterfall is a lesser-known gem in the area and is not sure of its name. But we are sure of its beauty!
Also near Helen, flows the more popular Anna Ruby Falls. The two waterfalls, which flow from Curtis and York Creeks, are jointly called Anna Ruby Falls. It is named after the sole daughter of a popular, retired Colonel of the Civil War. (I wonder if they will rethink the name in the future?). These double falls are splendid and are visible by an easy 0.5-mile hike. So, it’s little wonder that it’s arguably the most popular waterfall in the area.
References
Alpine Helen/White County Convention & Visitors Bureau: Waterfalls
Murchison Falls National Park: Why Waterfalls are Important
Photo Credits
Anna Ruby and Unknown Falls: MLC Photogaphy
Cover Photo: High Shoals Falls, US Forest Service