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Borks Waterfall is fascinating, not because of the falls, but due to the fact that you drive through the upper stream to get there. Borks is also a beautiful waterfall itself, but I did quite enjoy driving through and wandering around the stream above the falls.

I wonder how many times I’ve wondered “is this *really* a waterfall?
How far does the water have to fall in relation to the width of the stream, how much water in relation to the volume of water, and does it matter if the falls will disappear when the flow increases dramatically?
But I keep coming back to my simple definition of waterfall? “Does the waterfall? Did I enjoy visiting the falls and taking the photo?” And that’s good enough for me.

The tiny streams that pass through the canyons communicate a powerful message – little actions over and over for a long time yield huge results. The daily trickle of water combined with the spring floods are a lot like our daily lives … for better or worse.

In my mind, traveling before 1830 would have been absolutely terrifying. In the past 200 years, transportation across country has progressed from walking and horseback to paved roads, trains, and even aircraft. This view upstream near the Vermillion River reminds me of all of those dangers.

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