Running Rivers

This is a collection of some of my favourite pictures from the Flood that hit Muskoka on April 19, when 50 mm of rain fell in less than a day, releasing the snow that had been lying deep in Algonquin Park.



Bracebridge, photo by Brian Tapley

The downside of all that water has of course been property damage, roads washed out and all the usual downturns that come with water where it shouldn't be...

The upside has been some of the most spectacular photos along the rivers and waterfalls of the region.

Thanks to the various photographers who have shared their pictures with us!





looking downstream at Marsh's Falls. photo by
Brian Tapley




Marsh's Falls, water in motion, photo by Robin Tapley

 



The Hogs' Trough, upriver from Marsh's Falls.
Photo by Robin Tapley




another look at the Hogs' Trough, on Oxtongue River,
photo by Robin Tapley

floodwater roaring through the woods at the
Oxtongue River Rapids. photo by Robin Tapley

Ragged Falls, on the Oxtongue River. Not only does this tiny
Provincial Park contain 9 separate ecosystems, it is
home to this specatucular Waterfall. Robin Tapley took the
photo -- and he had to rope in and mountaineer down to get it
 

About a week after the floodwater hit, at the
Baysville dam. Nancy Tapley photo.

Buttermilk Falls, south on Hwy 35. Vic Cork took
the picture. The water was only one inch from coming over
the top of the dam itself.
 

Marsh's Falls. Nancy Tapley's photo.

Hunters' Bridge, on the Oxtongue Rapids -- way out there
beyond the floodwater.

Taffy and Nancy, at Hunter's Bridge, looking back at
Tim Drouin, who took this picture

Bala Falls, Josie McClelland took the picture

another look at Bala Falls, photo Josie McClelland