Sinks of Gandy, Randolph County, W.Va.

Upstream Entrance of the Sinks of Gandy (wide view & closeup).  Gandy Creek flows right under a ridge extending out from Yokum Knob, emerging back into daylight about half a mile to the east.  The cave has been well-known & heavily visited since at least the 1830’s, although it was never operated as a tourist attraction.  (You can read about it in Wikipedia.)  It’s one of my favorite places, although I slipped on the wet rocks & hurt myself rather badly while wading around to take these photos.  At least my camera survived!

TL-120, Provia 100F.  55mm lenses would have been great for this.

Mouth of Thorny Creek

Thorny Creek emptying into the Greenbrier River, Pocahontas Co., W.Va.  The old railroad bridge in the background carries the Greenbrier River Trail, popular for hiking & cycling.  This is about 4 miles upstream from Marlinton.

TL-120, Provia 100F.

Fallen Tree on the Bank of the Greenbrier River near Thorny Creek

I think I was on an exposed gravel shoal for this one, not actually wading.  Those rocks sure get slippery!

TL-120, Provia 100F.  Probably f/16.