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Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
07/13/2014
There is a great jumping rock adjacent to the swimming hole at Richardson Grove.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
07/13/2014
A placid South Fork Eel River downstream from the main swimming hole at Standish-Hickey SRA.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
09/06/2015
Pristine water flows from the mountains into Cherry Flat.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
09/06/2015
Getting ready for take off at one of the smaller cliffs at Cherry Flat.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
07/20/2014
Relaxing after a swim at Upper Falls on the McCloud River.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
07/20/2014
Middle Falls on the McCloud River.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
07/20/2014
Swimming at the foot of Middle Falls on the McCloud River.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
06/23/2015
Jumping opportunities abound at Lower Falls on the McCloud River.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
07/27/2015
Climb the log to access jumping locations at Hatchet Falls.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
07/20/2014
A swimmer surveys Potem Falls.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
07/20/2014
Potem Falls.
Gina Teichert
Photo Date:
06/26/2014
There are plenty of places to lounge at Lake Anza Beach.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
06/15/2014
Oregon Creek Swimming Hole on the Main Fork of the Yuba River.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
06/15/2014
Polished granite boulders line the river at Highway 49 Crossing.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
06/29/2014
Contemplation at North Fork Falls.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
06/30/2014
A young stand-up paddleboarder enjoying the clear waters off of Rubicon Point in D.L. Bliss State Park.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
06/30/2014
Emerald Bay's scenic beaches and inviting waters.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
07/01/2014
Meeks Bay Beach.