LITTLE JAMAICA, NEVADA
June 11, 2018
Heather and James coming down the flow stone to Little Jamaica falls. |
Little Jamaica is a surprisingly beautiful oasis just outside of Mesquite at the Nevada / Arizona border.
Hanging gardens and travertine pools of water in Little Jamaica, Nevada. |
Warm spring water comes out of the ground with a high calcite content that turns the hillside
into a gorgeous karst feature of active flowstone and rimstone dams, some of which have pools of water big enough to swim.
Little Jamaica, Nevada |
Hanging gardens and flow stone formations hang from the ceiling as water drips down while surrounding yourself with a beautiful green room of water and ferns.
Beautiful flow stone and waterfalls with warm water in Little Jamaica, Nevada. |
Unfortunately, the close proximity to the highway and the ease of access has started to turn this lovely gem into a trash ridden and filthy place.
Flow stone formations hang above a ceiling to a small hanging garden grotto in Little Jamaica, Nevada. |
Broken glass and garbage pile up in the parking lot and drift through the gardens with such a foul presence, that it leaves a human element of disregard to our environment and respect for one another. .
Little Jamaica, Nevada |
It is a shame to see this unusual anomaly and rare natural occurrence treated like a public bathroom so please take your garbage with you and appreciate this place as it was a piece of your property.
The water is warm! |
I highly recommend visiting the falls and enjoying the water as it is a warm and refreshing place to stop or stay at for the day.
the adventure route! |
be careful walking on the rim stone dams as they are slippery.
Little Jamaica, Nevada. |
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