roughlock falls

 

Spring rains and winter snow melt made the falls in Spearfish Canyon in spectacular.  For those who are interested:  shot on manual 4.2 aperture at f/22 and ISO 125.  The objective was to smooth out the water.

 

Roughlock Falls

Spearfish Canyon

South Dakota

6.12.2014

little spearfish falls

 

The origins of the name of Spearfish Canyon can be debated. Many believe the Sioux Indians speared fish from Spearfish River, while others think that white men simply coined the name because it looked like it would be a good area to spear fish from. The limestone palisades of this creek-carved gorge are more ancient than the Grand Canyon. Accessible only by horseback until 1893, Spearfish Canyon’s narrow, 1000-foot walls are among the most spectacular scenery in the Black Hills. Spearfish Canyon is known for its beauty and its waterfalls.

Little Spearfish Falls
Spearfish Canyon
South Dakota