The Basin & Cannon Mountain Cliffs, Franconia Notch State Park - May 22, 2009

 

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View of the Pemigewasset River The Basin - a glacial "pothole"
   
Walking upstream along the river The rock has been carved by the water
   
Scenic rest stop Another view of the carved-out riverbed
   

Rushing water

Another view

   
   
   
Looking down into The Basin Cannon Mountain Cliffs
   
The cliffs are eroding, creating fallen rubble Another view of the eroding cliffs
   
Cliff-climber Lunchtime
   

 

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