Ricketts Glen harbors Glens Natural Area, a National Natural Landmark. Take the Falls Trail and explore the Glens, which boasts a series of wild, free-flowing waterfalls, each cascading through rock-strewn clefts in this ancient hillside. The 94-foot Ganoga Falls is the highest of 22 named waterfalls. Old growth timber and diverse wildlife add to the scenic area. Ricketts Glen State Park is one of the most scenic areas in Pennsylvania.

Many of the magnificent trees in this area are over 500 years old and ring counts on fallen trees have revealed ages as high as 900 years. Diameters of almost four feet are common and many trees tower to 100 feet in height. The area is the meeting ground of the southern and northern hardwood types, creating an extensive variety of trees.

Twenty-one waterfalls are along the Falls Trail within the Glens Natural Area, while one (Adams) is only a few hundred feet from the Evergreen Parking Lot off of PA 118.

This workshop include hiking through the Glens to the very best waterfalls in the PA. I will provide expert instruction, guiding and image critiques over the course of the day. We will hit the trail very early in the morning and emerge from the Glen around noon to have lunch and a break for a few hours. During this break we will have a chance to discuss photo techniques and critique images from the morning shoot. The remainder of the afternoon is spent hiking once again in the glens and shooting more waterfalls.

Note: You must be in good physical condition for this workshop and be prepared to spend the majority of the day hiking and shooting. A sturdy tripod, wide angle lens, polariing filter and light backpack are essential. Also, you must have sturdy hiking boots, a treking pole and outdoor clothing for this event.

Activity Level: Moderate to Difficult