I left Brett back in Tampa and headed up to Birmingham to visit my sister over Easter weekend. Even though Friday was going to be a cloudy rainy day, we risked it and headed up about an hour north of Birmingham to visit the past. Noccalula Falls was our destination. I hadn’t been since the early 70’s and was wondering if it looked the same. I’m sure a lot has changed but I remembered the park looking bigger. The story is that an Indian princess was already in love with someone else but her father told her she had to marry a neighboring chief instead so she fell to her death. Full story here. We were there after a big storm so the water was heavy coming over the falls.
Looking through the trees and down the Black Creek Gorge.
Some of the old buildings on display throughout the park.
Canadian geese at the top of the falls.
I found some old pictures that my dad had taken of the falls back in 1973. My sister and were posing on an old wagon (I’m on the left). We looked for the wagon when we were there but couldn’t find it. I think we were pretending to hold on to the reins. My dad always liked actions shots
Dad’s and their action shots…I remember mine makings dive off an old platform so he could get us in mid flight….
the should read “us” dive off…
So cool that you were able to visit all these years later, and I love that you shared the photos your Dad took!! Wonderful post.
Cool falls.
Very interesting!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Beautiful falls (I love to hike into waterfalls)….. seems like I’ve heard versions of that sad legend a few other times in different places. Young love was apparently dangerous way back when! Love the memory picture.
Amazing falls.
I enjoyed this post a lot. I love a story that goes along with photos and I love seeing old photos too. The one of you and your sister in the wagon is great.