Wichita Falls by Richardphotos
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A flood in 1886 destroyed the original falls on the Wichita River for which the city was named. After nearly 100 years of visitors wanting to visit the non-existent falls, the city built an artificial waterfall beside the river in Lucy Park. The recreated falls are 54 feet (16 m) high and recirculates at 3,500 gallons per minute. They are visible to south-bound traffic on Interstate 44.
to tell the truth I wondered for years about the name.I had seen this falls several times but was always in a hurry to go home.finally I asked someone how to get there even though it is very visible.turns out one must make a 2 u turns to reach the falls
thanks for stopping and all comments are welcomed
Comments (71)
jocko500
cool shot
brycek
Beautiful capture, Richard!!
mgtcs
Ohhhh....incredible photo Richard, amazing landscape!
fluffykatt
Great shot
bazza
Nice falls Richard, obviously the way to them is not well signposted though...
Schaefchen
richard wowwwwwwwwwww wonderful classe photo
Bampster
Very interesting story, I wondered about the name and falls myself. Just assumed they were there, also a very fine capture. Beautiful work!!!!!
DennisReed
Cool capture & info Richard!
ontar1
Cool, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jeroni
Excellent shot, fantastic colors and details
goldie
great shot of these falls and nice background history...too bad they had to recreate them...
anaber
Fabulous scenary.Outstanding photo!Thank you for sharing!
MarciaGomes
BELISSIMA FOTO MEU AMIGO FANTÁSTICA CACHOEIRA É UM BELO LUGAR.++++++++++5
cryptojoe
Wow! No falls in Wichita? No falls at all? This is a very interesting story, thanks for sharing the picture as well as the history.
Madbat
Nice shot, and interesting history.
danapommet
Excellent effort by the city and very nice results. Beautiful shot Richard. Dana
mickeyrony
I believe that it is a beautiful and safe recovery. Water is always a taste to behold. I love it. Congratulations again and many thanks for sharing ((5 + +)) Je croie bien que c'est une belle et bonne reconstitution. L'eau c'est toujours une saveurs à contempler . J'adore . Bravo encore et mille mercis de partager ((5++))
kenmo
Stunning photo...
Blush
Great capture sweetie Hugs Susan~
npauling
A super capture of these wonderful falls and they look quite natural too. I'm glad you found them.
farmerC
Fantastic work.
STEVIEUKWONDER
This is one impressive waterfall Richard. Fabulous capture Sir! Steve ;)
Rhanagaz
Great shot of this! Excellent composed! ;o)
RodolfoCiminelli
Fatnastic and spectacular photography my friend.....!!!
JohnDelaquiox
I went on vacation last week to Bush Gardens Tampa Bay Florida it was very nice and had a few water falls some even looks liked this great capture
alKhall
Very interesting history Richard sir and excellent pic too..... :0)
virginiese
nice rebuilt falls. I've been on the road US 287 near this town :-)
JaneEden
wow mesmerising, this is such a beautiful scene Richard, hugs Jane xx
gaius
I went there but didn't see the falls ! Good shot.
KnightWolverine
Somewhere in my vast collection of photo's taken throughout the years i have this very same/similar snapshot...and yes if not knowing you can't get there without those darn U-Turns!...