Whitewater Kayaking, National Parks gallery
Little River Canyon National Preserve is home to world class whitewater kayaking - US Olympic team members have trained on this river! Whitewater kayaking this river should be attempted by highly experienced ka... More
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Alabama
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Fall at Canyon Mouth Park - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Brilliant Fall colors make Canyon Mouth Park a wonderful place to find peace and solitude.
LIRI-CrowPointOverlookView-20021111_1 - National Parks Gallery
Crow Point Overlook view across Bear Creek with fall leaves near peak taken with NPS camera on November 11, 2002.
Little River Canyon National Preserve
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National parks: Fishing - public domain image
Fishermen of all ages enjoy fishing at Little River Canyon.
Tourist Attraction - LIRI-CrowPointOverlookView-20030811_1
This view faces across Bear Creek to the cliffs next to Eberhart Point on hot, humid, late summer evening at Crow Point Overlook, Little River Canyon National Preserve, August 11, 2003.
LIRI-LittleRiverFalls-20031025_1 - National Parks Gallery
Late fall at Little River Falls in low water. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
LIRI-LittleRiverFallsHWY176Overlook-20041114_1 - National Parks Galler...
Little River Falls at medium water flow for late fall early winter taken November 14, 2004.
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Alabama
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LIRI-LittleRiverFalls-20040226_1 - National Parks Gallery
Park Ranger Larry Beane took this photo of Little River Falls with normal winter water flow and light snow as a record of differing water flows on February 26, 2004.
LIRI-LittleRiverFallsHWY176Overlook-20040906_1 - National Parks Galler...
Little River Falls as viewed from the overlook on HWY 176, looking north.
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Little River Falls at Flood Stage on November 4 2004 Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Alabama
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LIRI-CanyonSceneryatBottom-20060325_1 - National Parks Gallery
The Deep Canyon Hike from Powell Trail to Eberhart Trail is passable during medium to low water levels. This view of the canyon shows the depth of the canyon from the bottom and was taken March 25, 2006.
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Alabama
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Little Falls, National Parks gallery
A shelf of sandstone forms Little Falls, a popular swimming hole in the summer and a beautiful setting in the fall.
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Alabama
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Canyon Mouth Park Facilities - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Canyon Mouth Park features a pavilion and restrooms with running water.
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Alabama
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Waterfalls carve the landscape, Little River Canyon National Preserve,...
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Southern cricket frog (Acris gryllus), Little River Canyon National Pr...
Characteristic of the coastal plain bogs, bottomland swamps, ponds and ditches. This frog prefers the sun and is rarely found in woodlands. The name Acris is from the Greek word for locust, and the species name... More
Gray rat snake (Pantherophis spiloides), Little River Canyon National ...
An agile climber, gray ratsnakes are at home from the ground to the tree tops, even in close proximity to people. Within its range, any environment rich in small prey is suitable habitat for the gray ratsnake. ... More
Cinnamon fern fiddlehead (Osmondastrum cinnamomeum), Little River Cany...
Fiddleheads are the furled fronds of a young fern that can be harvested as a vegetable. Left on the plant, each fiddlehead unrolls into a new frond. The fiddleheads of certain ferns are eaten as a cooked leaf v... More
Little River Falls February 2014
Snow at Little River Falls Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Little River Falls 2014 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Little River Falls located on AL Highway 35 Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Green pitcher plant bud (Sarracenia oreophila), Little River Canyon Na...
This is a determined flower bud of the endangered green pitcher plant. This carnivorous perennial herb has a very specialized body that acts as a pitfall trap for prey. Like all Sarracenia plants, the green pit... More
Tourist Attraction - Little River Falls_Spring
Little River Falls in the Springtime. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Black widow spider (Latrodectus), Little River Canyon National Preserv...
This female black widow spider lived at the preserve for months and was very protective of her egg case (as any parent would be!) The female black widow has unusually large venom glands and her bite can be part... More
Red admiral (Vanessa atalanta), Little River Canyon National Preserve,...
Etymology: Atalanta is a figure in Greek mythology, a strong yet feminine woman who faces obstacles and backlash for refusing to follow gender norms.
Eastern fence lizard (Sceloporus undulatus), Little River Canyon Natio...
Fence lizards live near trees and in dry, open forest habitat. They're more likely than other lizards to be found in trees but also live in stumps and rocky areas. They eat insects, spiders and other small anim... More
Banded water snake (Nerodia fasciata), Little River Canyon National Pr...
This nonvenomous, mostly-aquatic snake is ovoviviparous. This means that females gives birth to live young; as few as 9 to as many as 50 at once!
Waterfalls carve the landscape, Little River Canyon National Preserve,...
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West fork of the Little River, Little River Canyon National Preserve, ...
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Dark fishing spider (Dolomedes tenebrosus) on the prowl, Little River ...
Despite its name, the fishing spider is frequently found far from water. Look for the spider to be waiting motionless to ambush from tree trunks, fence posts, walls and other vertical surfaces, mostly at night.... More
View of Canyon from Wolf Creek Overlook
View of Little River Canyon in the fall from Wolf Creek Overlook located in Fort Payne, AL
Little River Falls_Fall - National Parks Gallery
Little River Falls in the Fall, located on AL Highway 35
Little River Falls in the Winter
Little River Falls in the winter.
Maple Leaf, National Parks gallery
The forest floor becomes a carpet of reds, oranges, and yellows in the late fall.
Menges' Fameflower, National Parks gallery
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Flowing off Lookout Mountain - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Little River breaks free of Lookout Mountain and once again becomes a gentle river at Canyon Mouth Park, flowing out of the Preserve and on for two more miles before reaching Weiss Lake.
Fall at Canyon View - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Breathtaking views at the canyon overlooks go to a whole new level when dressed in fall colors.
Little River at High Rock - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Little River gently flows through the Wildlife Management Area before reaching Little River Falls and the whitewater which runs almost 20 miles below the falls.
Powell Trail - National parks scenic trails
The moderately difficult .75 mile / 1.2 km (one way) Powell Trail leads down from the canyon rim to Little River across streams and through peaceful woodlands.
Wolf Creek, National Parks gallery
A passing summer storm helps form small clouds in the canyon, and Wolf Creek is one of the best overlooks to watch the clouds swirl and move.
Yellow-fringed Orchid - National Parks Gallery
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Canyon Mouth Park Playground - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
A new playground adds to the fun family atmosphere of Canyon Mouth Park!
Carolina Phlox, National Parks gallery
Native: begins blooming in early spring. Public domain photograph of a wildflower close up, nature, flowers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Orange Jewelweed, National Parks gallery
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Fall Reflections - National parks scenic trails
Falls colors add splashes of color along Little River, as seen from the De Soto Scout Trail.
Mushroom Rock, National Parks gallery
Lying right in the middle of the Little River Canyon Rim Parkway, this unique sandstone formation is a reminder that there's much more to Little River Canyon National Preserve than a beautiful canyon.
Tourist Attraction - Little River Falls
The 45 ft / 13.7 m Little River Falls is one of the main attractions at Little River Canyon. As Little River is almost solely dependent on rainfall for its flow, the size of the waterfall can vary greatly from... More
National parks: Swimming - public domain image
Little River offers relief from the summer heat with numerous swimming holes, such as Little Falls (pictured here).
Eberhart Point - National parks scenic trails
Bear Creek and an unnamed creek flow into Little River from either side of the canyon below Eberhart Point, with the sandstone cliffs towering above them. The Eberhart Trail begins at this overlook.
Butterfly Weed - free images of batterflies
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Cardinal Flower- free images of flowers
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Maryland Meadow-beauty - Flowers from National Park Gallery
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Biking on Little River Canyon Rim Parkway
Road biking is popular along the Little River Canyon Parkway. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Dense Blazing Star (with Spicebush Swallowtail butterflies)
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Hairy Angelica, National Parks gallery
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Fall Reflections at Blue Hole - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Fall brings on a show of colors at Little River Canyon.
National parks: Running - public domain image
Little River Canyon National Preserve is a great place to run on the roads and trails.
Public domain images of wildlife: River Kayaking
Canyon Mouth Park and the Wildlife Management Area offer calmer waters for those wanting to canoe or kayak at Little River Canyon.
Lookout Mountain Coreopsis - Flowers from National Park Gallery
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Blue Hole, National Parks gallery
Blue Hole is a popular swim spot and canoe/kayak access point.
Road 5 - Wildlife Management Area
The numbered roads in the Wildlife Management Area offer beautiful woodlands in the gently rolling hills above the canyon and the falls. 4 wheel drive vehicles can navigate some of the numbered roads, and all a... More
Lynn Overlook, National Parks gallery
Lush summer vegetation only gives glimpses of Little River flowing below.
Wolf Creek, National Parks gallery
Wolf Creek offers a wide, open vista for visitors to take in the beauty of the canyon and observe vultures and birds of prey soaring on the canyon winds.
Sugar Maple, National Parks gallery
Sugar maples put on a brilliant orange show in the fall.
Little River, National Parks gallery
Below Little River Falls, Little River becomes rock-strewn as it slices into the sandstone forming Little River Canyon.
Tourist Attraction - Little River Falls
The 45 ft / 13.7 m Little River Falls is one of the main attractions at Little River Canyon. As Little River is almost solely dependent on rainfall for its flow, the size of the waterfall can vary greatly from... More
Black-eyed Susan and Common Rough Fleabane
Native: blooms in summer. Public domain photograph of a wildflower close up, nature, flowers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Little Falls, National Parks gallery
A shelf of sandstone forms Little Falls, a popular swimming hole in the summer and a beautiful setting in the fall.
Little River Canyon Rim Parkway in Fall
A wonderful way to experience the Fall at Little River Canyon National Preserve is to drive the Little River Canyon Rim Parkway, passing along the vibrant colors of all and gazing out at a sea of color from the... More
Golden St. Johnswort - National Parks Gallery
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Summer Flow at Little River Falls
Little River is heavily dependent upon rainfall for its flow. During summer, the waterfall may be split on either side of the river, or even run dry in heavy drought years.
Fall in the Wildlife Management Area
The Wildlife Management Area is a place of solitude, especially when fall colors dance on the river.
Lower Two Mile Trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Lower Two-Mile Trail descends .10 mile / .16 km (one-way) steeply into the canyon down to the river.
Hairy Sunflower, National Parks gallery
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Little River Falls Overlook - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Step back from the falls and observe the power of water from a distance. From this overlook, viewers can take in the 45 foot waterfall and the very beginning of Little River Canyon.
Graces High Falls - National Parks Gallery
At 133 ft / 40.5 m high, Graces High Falls is the tallest waterfall in Alabama. This seasonal waterfall, best seen from late fall to early spring, can be viewed from an overlook on the Little River Canyon Rim P... More
Eberhart Trail - National parks scenic trails
The Eberhart Trail begins at the Eberhart Point overlook and follows an old access road down to the river. This arduous and steep 3/4 mile / 1.2 km (one-way) trail offers a glimpse into the canyon's past, with ... More
Eastern Flowering Spurge - National Parks Gallery
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Road 8 - Wildlife Management Area
The numbered roads in the Wildlife Management Area offer beautiful woodlands in the gently rolling hills above the canyon and the falls. 4 wheel drive vehicles can navigate some of the numbered roads, and all a... More
National parks: Aster - public domain image
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Fall in the Wildlife Management Area
The numbered roads in the Wildlife Management Area are a wonderful place to take in the fall colors.
Road 2 - Wildlife Management Area
The numbered roads in the Wildlife Management Area offer beautiful woodlands in the gently rolling hills above the canyon and the falls. 4 wheel drive vehicles can navigate some of the numbered roads, and all a... More
Longstalk Coreopsis, National Parks gallery
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Little River Canyon Rim Parkway
The Little River Canyon Rim Parkway is a beautiful drive any time of year, but it is perhaps best enjoyed when dressed in brilliant fall colors.
Graces High Falls - National Parks Gallery
At 133 ft / 40.5 m high, Graces High Falls is the tallest waterfall in Alabama. This seasonal waterfall, best seen from late fall to early spring, can be viewed from an overlook on the Little River Canyon Rim P... More
Canyon Mouth Park - National Parks Gallery
Canyon Mouth Park is a great place to enjoy the day. Numerous picnic tables and grills are found along the river and woods.
Downy Skullcap, National Parks gallery
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Canyon View, National Parks gallery
Canyon View overlook sits above the confluence of Little River and Wolf Creek.
Rock Climbing, National Parks gallery
Little River Canyon National Preserve offers some of the finest and most popular rock climbing and bouldering east of the Mississippi River!
Horse Nettle, National Parks gallery
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Crow Point, National Parks gallery
The twisting, turning river and canyon present themselves to visitors at this overlook.
Common Pawpaw, National Parks gallery
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Crested Iris, National Parks gallery
Crested Iris Public domain photograph of a wildflower close up, nature, flowers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fire Pink, National Parks gallery
Fire Pink Public domain photograph of a wildflower close up, nature, flowers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Crossvine - public domain image
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