University of the South (TN)

The University of the South in Sewanee, TN is a beautiful place to visit. The campus grounds boast a good deal of stone architecture that is quite impressive. Also, there is a lengthy trail (Perimiter Trail) that traverses much of the nearby gorge. Short walks from Morgan's Steep Overlook take you to Morgan Falls (0.2 miles) and Bridal Falls (0.7 miles). Note that Proctor Falls is also very close by (within 0.6 miles of Morgan Falls), but my companion and I missed it on our visit.


Morgan Falls is a small (say 10') but picturesque waterfall. Bridal Veil Falls is larger, emerging from a spring at the top and exiting into a sinkhole at the base. Its total height is probably around 100'.


Morgans Falls


Bridal Veil Falls


Here are a couple of pictures of the chapel on the campus of the University of the South:


Chapel, University of the South


Chapel, University of the South



Chapel interior, University of the South

Aquarium Falls (TN)

This waterfall is actually a manmade waterfall inside the Tennessee Aquarium, located in Chattanooga, TN. This is a wonderfully picturesque spot, as long as the aquarium itself is not too crowded.


Aquarium Falls

Amicolola Falls (GA)

Amicolola Falls is in a Georgia state park of the same name. This is located in northern Georgia, approximately halfway between Chattanooga and Atlanta. This falls is approximately 700 feet high; the views below were taken after a somewhat lengthy (400-some-odd steps) descent down wooden stairs installed by the park officials.


Amicolola Falls 1


Amicolola Falls 2