We always take one day that we are on the land to go explore the forest. This time we decided to try and find the Sougdaboagee falls in the Brushy Lake area. The roads in the forest are just beautifully lined in wild flowers. Every time I would see a different kind, I would have Chuck stop so I could pick a couple for my bud vase in the explorer. With back packs on and walking sticks in hand, we set out on our hike. Even though we were in the shade most of the hike, there wasn't a dry stitch on us. After about 1 1/2 miles, we decided to stop and eat lunch. We had found a nice camp site that someone had left, over looking the creek. After lunch, Chuck had me stay put for a few minutes and he went on ahead to see if the falls were any where close. He was back in ten minutes and said he had found them. ....so off we went. The hike was well worth it! The falls were breathtaking. The area behind the falls was solid ferns. We were able to walk along the rocks to one side and get behind them. The spray from the water hitting the rocks was a cool, refreshing treat. We had our first encounter with a snake. ....not just " a snake" but a " copperhead snake". Chuck had spotted him so we walked " waaaaaay" around him. We didn't bother him and he didn't bother us. The time was too short. It was time for us to turn around and hike back. Another hike under our belts and another wall fall to show Shell.
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