Edward Smathers

The Book of Falls Edward Smathers

To my wife Jessica, daughter Charlotte Grace, and my sons Jackson and Connor, I leave what I hope to be a legacy that is much grander than any dollars and cents will ever achieve. The ability to breathe the fresh air, walk the unruly trail, to see firsthand what I have been doing with this silly list for all these years. I have a hope that all of you will always be as happy and healthy as I feel when nearing the end of a long hike in search of an elusive waterfall; the feel of the trail under my feet, the sweet smell of nature, and the sound of the leaves swaying in the wind (or is it the sound of water rushing over a rocky crest and crashing to the pool below?). The anticipation of something wonderful is, at times, more gratifying than the discovery. Although, the discovery brings with it much more adventure in the knowledge of its existence and the conservation of its pristine nature. You all have always been my most anticipated adventure...