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Waterfall Wonderment by Cherie Davich the Waterfall Adventure Into Southern Indiana to Capture the Beauty in a Camera Lens Was the Impetus THE TM 911 Franklin Street Weekly Newspaper Michigan City, IN 46360 Volume 23, Number 32 Thursday, August 16, 2007 Waterfall Wonderment by Cherie Davich The waterfall adventure into Southern Indiana to capture the beauty in a camera lens was the impetus. It became two days of not just taking photographs, but hiking, running, swimming, re- laxing, and two people enjoying each others’ company. Williamsport On Thursday, August 2nd, I stood on an observation deck or otherwise known as a platform overlooking rocks on a side of a hill. There should have been water fl ooding down the 90 foot drop. My husband, Jerry and I almost began the near one mile walk that would lead us to the waterfalls edge. By sheer chance, a few feet away I observed 4 teenagers standing on the wooden, manmade platform look- ing into the trees. I questioned them and they stated they were looking at the waterfall. What waterfall I asked. Well, due to the Wabash River’s low water level the waterfall has dried up. We had driven approximately 120 miles to see “Williamsport Falls, Indi- ana’s highest freefalling waterfall.” As I stood there, my mouth literally hung down in astonishment, the kids left, and another car pulled up. Two cou- ples exited, as they walked up, I men- tioned the lack of water, thus the lack of a fall. As I photographed the rocks, both couples mentioned visiting Cata- ract Falls about 70 miles away. These falls actually had water pouring down them. An hour and half later, we ar- rived in Spencer, IN. Williamsport Falls, Indiana’s highest freefalling waterfall Waterfall Continued on Page 2 NO WATER! THE Page 2 August 16, 2007 THE 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City, IN 46360 219/879-0088 • FAX 219/879-8070 In Case Of Emergency, Dial e-mail: News/Articles - [email protected] email: Classifieds - [email protected] http://www.thebeacher.com/ PRINTED WITH Published and Printed by TM Trademark of American Soybean Association THE BEACHER BUSINESS PRINTERS Delivered weekly, free of charge to Birch Tree Farms, Duneland Beach, Grand Beach, Hidden 911 Shores, Long Beach, Michiana Shores, Michiana MI and Shoreland Hills. The Beacher is also Subscription Rates delivered to public places in Michigan City, New Buffalo, LaPorte and Sheridan Beach. 1 year $38 6 months $21 3 months $13 1 month $6.50 Upper Cataract Falls Cataract Covered Bridge Waterfall Continued from Page 1 Cataract Falls A beautiful, bright red covered bridge caught my attention. We pulled over for me to photograph its splendor. Ironically, the bridge was next to the road that led into the Lieber State Recreation Area. Driv- ing in the park, the signs told us we had arrived at the upper and lower Cataract Falls. The Upper Cataract Falls are to the right, after you drive past the security gate, and pay the $5 entrance fee. There is signage pointing patrons in the correct direction, left for lower and right for the upper falls. The upper falls have the majestic red bridge hovering over the fl ow of the water before it hits the end forcing the water down into the creek. The curved round edge has water fl owing down in between the cracks crashing into the rippled creek below. As the water cascades down the waterbed, it then becomes calm and looks as if it is barely mov- ing. Looking into the fl owing stream from beyond the bridge, a perfect refl ection is seen in the tranquil Mist over Lower watery mirror. The color of the red bridge and the Cataract Falls brown of the wooden staircase were starkly repli- cated. Staring down from atop the rocks on the Lower Cataract Falls edge, the water cascaded over and around my feet. Careful not slip on the slimy moss under my hiking boots I shot photos behind, in front, and over the falls. I took a few moments to breathe in the fresh air and appreciate the beauty and awe of the scene. Gazing toward the small creek, a mist was de- scending onto the water, hovering in the trees. THE August 16, 2007 Page 3 Open ‘til 6 p.m. Evenings www.littlehousefashions.comElegant Apparel for the [email protected] Conscious Woman Women’s Apparel Just Are the fi sh biting? Arrived! There was a serene, eerie feel to the view. Dusk was upon us and as the sun was setting a shadow of a tree could be seen in the murky stream. Designer's Even the two fi shermen in the bend of the oval creek seemed to enjoy the peace and serenity of the Original landscape. Their laid back voices and demeanor were evident as they informed me of the path that Crews and led down to the rocky bank. The lower and upper falls appear to be identical, Cardigans but there are varying differences. The upper falls walls have slightly more color and defi nitely more foliage. The lower falls have fewer cracks that the water seeps into before falling. The upper falls have Discontinued additional rocks under the cataract and throughout styles and the body of wetness. The DNR (Department of Natural Resources) colors conservation offi cer parked behind us as we were ON SALE leaving. He suggested we lodge at the Canyon Inn inside McCormick Creek State Park in Spencer, just 15 minutes away. Waterfall Continued on Page 4 Tent Summer clearance up to 80% OFF Plus Take Another 30% off Last Sale Price!! 409409 Alexander Alexander Street Street, LaPorte,LaPorte, IN IN 326-8602326-8602 On Hwy 35 - 5 Blocks South of Lincolnway TurnTurn Rightright on AlexanderAlexander Monday-FridayMonday - Friday 10 am 9:30 to 6 topm 7 Saturday Saturday 9:30 9:30 am to to 5 5 pm Lower Cataract Falls THE Page 4 August 16, 2007 Canyon Inn Wolf Cave inside out Waterfall Continued from Page 3 The next trail, number fi ve guides hikers to the McCormick Creek State Park elusive Wolf Cave, the course totaling a two mile It turned out that McCormick Creek State Park trek. The cave requires most explorers to bend over is Indiana’s fi rst state park. Even the original Can- to enter the wet, limestone domain. The cave exits yon Inn has been around since 1888, fi rst built as at another part of the trail. Throughout the cave a sanitarium for the rich to rest and recuperate. corridor the water drips onto the stony fl oor forcing Throughout the years, there has been various build- travelers to steady themselves by grasping the wet ings and additions attached with modern amenities. walls. To successfully exit out the other end, trek- The simple, charming, comfortable room was and is kers must at one point, crawl on their bellies. At ideal after a long day of traveling and hiking. the exit, shining down through the trees, there was McCormick Creek State Park offers a variety of literally a ray of fl owing light. activities to please every demographic. As we left on our “rugged” hike down trail three to one of the wa- terfalls, lodgers were seen participating in a multi- tude of events. There was the family swimming in the pool next to the inn. There was a couple loung- ing in the chairs made of wood under the shade of the trees and another couple who looked to be new- lyweds playing catch. Trail number three claimed to be rugged and it absolutely held true to its claim. Walking on a rock laden path that actually required at times climbing onto large rocks made us question whether we were Light at the end of truly on a trail. And we were, it led us to a stunning the cave waterfall with another mirror image this time of the waterfall in the round pool. This adventure fl owed just like the water, the trails, and the light shining down. To contact the DNR on visiting any of the parks their website is http://www.in.gov/dnr/ parklake/index.html. Or their toll-free number is 877-463-6367. Waterfall refl ection on Trail three THE August 16, 2007 Page 5 WELCOME TO YOUR NEW HOME! Located at US 12 and Karwick Road 2 bedroom 2 bath units are 1185 sq. ft 3 bedroom 2 bath units are 1473 sq ft Private garages available Less than 5 minutes to Lake Michigan On-site management Call to reserve our 3 bedroom completely furnished unit. Fully equipped fi tness center Clubhouse with pool 219-879-9950 www.mylongbeachvilla.com THE Page 6 August 16, 2007 Jazz at The Acorn Theater NISO Orchestra & Chorus Auditions Singer, composer, arranger, and producer Gra- The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra and zyna Auguscik will appear at The Acorn Theater on Music Director/Conductor Kirk Muspratt announce Fri., Aug. 17th, 8 p.m. MI time. Tickets are $20 and auditions for the 2007-2008 concert season. The or- can be reserved at 269/756-3879. chestra will be auditioning for violins and violas on She has won the praise and admiration of mu- Sept. 5, and principal trumpet on Sept. 6. To au- sic critics, jazz enthusiasts and even non-jazz audi- dition, please send a resume to Karen Dickelman, ences with a singular voice that speaks a universal Personnel Manager, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, language. Her concert at the Acorn Theater will be IN, 46321 or [email protected]. Visit fi lled with songs from her many albums, and will www.NISOrchestra.org for repertoire. showcase the fl air and technical ability this jazz Auditions for the Northwest Indiana Symphony star brings to the music world.
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