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Feb 27, 2023 22:18:16   #
CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT
 
Took a road trip today to Kootenai Falls, it's a beautiful drive about 2 hrs away. Kootenai Falls is the largest undammed falls in the state and it offers an unforgettable and breathtaking view as the Kootenai River loses 300 feet in elevation traveling a few hundred yards down river. An attraction at the falls is a swinging bridge that provides access to the opposite side of the Kootenai River. To the Kootenai tribe, the falls is a sacred site. They view it as the center of the world, a place where tribal members can commune with the spiritual forces that give direction to the tribe and to individual members. Archaeological evidence shows the Kootenai had Native American sweat lodges and encampments up and down the river valley from Pipe Creek, (where light clay was found for pipes) to the falls area.

This area was also featured in the movie The River Wild, it is the gorge that Meryl Steep and Kevin Bacon floated thru.

These do look sharper in the downloads.

This area is completely covered during high water
This area is completely covered during high water...
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For the people that like the fast water look
For the people that like the fast water look...
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For the silky water people
For the silky water people...
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My favorite but I like the silky look
My favorite but I like the silky look...
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A very bouncy swinging bridge
A very bouncy swinging bridge...
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Full view of the bridge
Full view of the bridge...
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Feb 27, 2023 22:23:57   #
anotherview Loc: California
 
Thanks for dramatic photos of a wild river.;
CindyHouk wrote:
Took a road trip today to Kootenai Falls, it's a beautiful drive about 2 hrs away. Kootenai Falls is the largest undammed falls in the state and it offers an unforgettable and breathtaking view as the Kootenai River loses 300 feet in elevation traveling a few hundred yards down river. An attraction at the falls is a swinging bridge that provides access to the opposite side of the Kootenai River. To the Kootenai tribe, the falls is a sacred site. They view it as the center of the world, a place where tribal members can commune with the spiritual forces that give direction to the tribe and to individual members. Archaeological evidence shows the Kootenai had Native American sweat lodges and encampments up and down the river valley from Pipe Creek, (where light clay was found for pipes) to the falls area.

This area was also featured in the movie The River Wild, it is the gorge that Meryl Steep and Kevin Bacon floated thru.

These do look sharper in the downloads.
Took a road trip today to Kootenai Falls, it's a b... (show quote)

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Feb 27, 2023 22:44:15   #
ImageCreator Loc: Northern California
 
Been there. Thanks for the memories. Good images. I’m partial to slow shutter on the waterfalls as you are.

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Feb 27, 2023 22:56:16   #
luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC
 
Nice!! Looks like a great place to spend time and look for photo ops.

Dodie

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Feb 27, 2023 22:59:54   #
13 Loc: I am only responsible to what I say..not what
 
Love the long exposure photos the best!!!!!!! Thanks!!!

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Feb 27, 2023 23:16:53   #
Iron Sight Loc: Utah
 
Very interesting epecially with the different shutter speeds.

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Feb 28, 2023 03:33:18   #
lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA
 
CindyHouk wrote:
Took a road trip today to Kootenai Falls, it's a beautiful drive about 2 hrs away. Kootenai Falls is the largest undammed falls in the state and it offers an unforgettable and breathtaking view as the Kootenai River loses 300 feet in elevation traveling a few hundred yards down river. An attraction at the falls is a swinging bridge that provides access to the opposite side of the Kootenai River. To the Kootenai tribe, the falls is a sacred site. They view it as the center of the world, a place where tribal members can commune with the spiritual forces that give direction to the tribe and to individual members. Archaeological evidence shows the Kootenai had Native American sweat lodges and encampments up and down the river valley from Pipe Creek, (where light clay was found for pipes) to the falls area.

This area was also featured in the movie The River Wild, it is the gorge that Meryl Steep and Kevin Bacon floated thru.

These do look sharper in the downloads.
Took a road trip today to Kootenai Falls, it's a b... (show quote)


Great images of a really beautiful area!

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Feb 28, 2023 05:19:46   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
CindyHouk wrote:
Took a road trip today to Kootenai Falls, it's a beautiful drive about 2 hrs away. Kootenai Falls is the largest undammed falls in the state and it offers an unforgettable and breathtaking view as the Kootenai River loses 300 feet in elevation traveling a few hundred yards down river. An attraction at the falls is a swinging bridge that provides access to the opposite side of the Kootenai River. To the Kootenai tribe, the falls is a sacred site. They view it as the center of the world, a place where tribal members can commune with the spiritual forces that give direction to the tribe and to individual members. Archaeological evidence shows the Kootenai had Native American sweat lodges and encampments up and down the river valley from Pipe Creek, (where light clay was found for pipes) to the falls area.

This area was also featured in the movie The River Wild, it is the gorge that Meryl Steep and Kevin Bacon floated thru.

These do look sharper in the downloads.
Took a road trip today to Kootenai Falls, it's a b... (show quote)

Nice set Cindy.

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Feb 28, 2023 05:29:22   #
Wanda Krack Loc: Tennessee, USA
 
Wonderful pictures, and thanks for the information given.

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Feb 28, 2023 06:26:44   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
I like these a lot, Cindy! Thanks for sharing so much of beautiful Montana!!

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Feb 28, 2023 06:33:21   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
CindyHouk wrote:
Took a road trip today to Kootenai Falls, it's a beautiful drive about 2 hrs away. Kootenai Falls is the largest undammed falls in the state and it offers an unforgettable and breathtaking view as the Kootenai River loses 300 feet in elevation traveling a few hundred yards down river. An attraction at the falls is a swinging bridge that provides access to the opposite side of the Kootenai River. To the Kootenai tribe, the falls is a sacred site. They view it as the center of the world, a place where tribal members can commune with the spiritual forces that give direction to the tribe and to individual members. Archaeological evidence shows the Kootenai had Native American sweat lodges and encampments up and down the river valley from Pipe Creek, (where light clay was found for pipes) to the falls area.

This area was also featured in the movie The River Wild, it is the gorge that Meryl Steep and Kevin Bacon floated thru.

These do look sharper in the downloads.
Took a road trip today to Kootenai Falls, it's a b... (show quote)


Fantastic set!!! Cindy

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Feb 28, 2023 06:49:42   #
Dan Thornton Loc: Corpus Christi, Texas
 
A nice tour, and I too like the silky falls. Thanks for sharing.

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Feb 28, 2023 07:02:49   #
randave2001 Loc: Richmond
 
Wonderful set of images.

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Feb 28, 2023 07:15:34   #
Irvingite Charles Loc: Irving, Tx
 

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Feb 28, 2023 07:21:19   #
water falls Loc: Green Bay,Wi
 
Beautiful Set!

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