We are apt to complain, but remember: God’s infinite plan ordered [these trials]... The reason we do not see the wisdom of [the trial] is partly because being creatures we cannot fathom the wisdom of the Creator, and as sinful creatures we are blind and prejudiced. It is also partly because we forget the purpose they ultimately aim toward, and measure them by our own standards. It is also partly through our own pride, because we have such a high opinion of our own wisdom, which is foolishness indeed.
Samuel Willard

Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH

Hocking Hills State Park is located in Ohio, just south of Columbus.

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DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1217.JPG|What water does to sandstone over time....
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1242.JPG|On the way to Rock House
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1249.JPG|Inside Rock House
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1258.JPG|On the way to Conkles Hollow
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1259.JPG|What the water (or ocean?) does to soft rock
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1161.JPG|Playing the lighting game, notice how the flash brings attention to the foreground (yet falls are there too).
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1164.JPG|Stream flows in little pockets along the way.
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1172.JPG|Now we're on our way to Old Man's Cave
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1143.JPG|On the way to Cedar Creek Falls - look at the almost "painted effect" of the rock face cliffs beyond the trees. It was an almost prehistoric sight.
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1158.JPG|Tree roots from cypress will grow on rocks, but then the tree falls over easily in wind.
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1146.JPG|I saw a "professional" photographer shoot this, so had to include it as well. The shadows of sunset on the rock was really something.
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1154.JPG|Cedar Creek Falls!
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1165.JPG|Here, the flash was not used, leaving the foreground naturally lit (and colored).
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1174.JPG|Gorgeous sights along the path to Old Man's Cave
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1186.JPG|The tree and moss close-up distorts the perspective of the rock walls and path beyond.
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1182.JPG|Look closely - see Jonah's Whale?
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1173.JPG|Watter stepping down the falls...
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1177.JPG|The ferns and plants growing on the rock are very healthy due to plenty of rain during Spring.
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1175.JPG|Another view of the same falls
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1180.JPG|More rivulets along the way to Old Man's Cave
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1190.JPG|Shallow root systems!
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1211.JPG|Ash Cave
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1191.JPG|Last of the Old Man's Cave walking photos
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1232.JPG|Vertical extent of Ash Cave falls
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1222.JPG|Panoramic view of Ash Cave
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1212.JPG|Closer view of falls at Ash Cave
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1233.JPG|Last of the Ash Cave series.
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1263.JPG|Looking upward towards the cliff
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1262.JPG|It was a misty day
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1254.JPG|Last of Rock House
DESC:Hocking-Hills-State-Park-OH/IMG_1266.JPG|Small falls at Conkles Hollow
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