From the parking lot labeled Alluvial Fan
- "Lawn Lake Flood (of July 15, 1982)", the two
RV Gypsies took the short path to the waterfall. |
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FLOOD FALLOUT: When the Lawn Lake Flood of 1982 raced past here, it dropped car-sized boulders about 30 feet below this spot. As the debris-choked water continued to release its load, the lighter rocks, gravel and sand were swept across the valley, creating a 42-acre alluvial fan. Sediments from the flood soon dammed the Fall River, forming a 17-acre body of water, unofficially called Fan Lake. Eventually the lake will drain to create wetlands, meadows and forests. |
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Below: A waterfall and fall foliage at Rocky Mountain National Park. |
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Some people just do not care about signs
and think they are invincible because they are young. The two RV Gypsies
stood on a smooth pathway beside the waterfall and watched a young
person (shown in the photo below on the right) climb the rocks, walk
in the water, and go all the way to the top of the waterfall in a
very dangerous manner. Luckily, she did not get hurt. |
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Below: The
view from the bridge at the bottom of the waterfall, looking towards
the mountain. |
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Below: The view from the the side of
the waterfall, looking towards the mountain. |
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Below: Lee Duquette sat by the bridge and just enjoyed
the scenery while Karen Duquette wandered around taking photos.
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Below: The
view from the bridge at the bottom of the waterfall, looking towards
the mountain. |
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