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Discover the Natural Beauty of Minnehaha Falls in Georgia

Located Off Bear Gap Road in Tallulah Falls Georgia, Minnehaha Falls is a stunning 100-foot cascade nestled in the heart of Rabun County. For more information, click here.

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Hike and Explore The falls are accessible via a moderate 1-mile round-trip hike from the parking area. The trail winds through lush forests and scenic overlooks, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Along the trail, you’ll cross two bridges and encounter scenic stopping points.

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Points of Interest and Tips – Picnic areas and scenic overlooks – Swimming holes (use caution) – Photography opportunities abound – Restrooms and parking available – Leashed dogs allowed

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Plan Your Visit Before heading out: – Check trail conditions and weather forecasts – Wear comfortable hiking shoes – Bring water, snacks and a camera

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“Explore Minnehaha Falls in Georgia, featuring a stunning 100-foot cascade, scenic hiking trails and picturesque overlooks. Plan your visit today!”

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#1 Penn State Vs #18 Michigan Wrestling Preview and Predictions

The #1 ranked Penn State Lions return to the mat in University Park Pennsylvania, on Friday February 7th at 6 pm against Michigan. The dual features 15 ranked wrestlers, with 7  head to head ranked matches, and one top ten bout!

After squeaking out a victory against Iowa over the weekend, Penn State remains undefeated and will bring a loaded team to the mat against The 5-4 Michigan Wolverines! You can catch the dual live on the Big Ten Network.

Don’t Miss:  197 and 141 should both be competitive and entertaining bouts. These teams really don’t care for each other so there is always potential for some heated wrestling at any weight. Sergio Lemley has the potential to pull an upset just like he did against Real Woods a year ago, and Barr has all the tools to defeat Cardenas if he is able to put everything together.

Keys To Victory: Penn State just needs to win the matches they are favored to win, nothing more. For Michigan, I don’t see a realistic path to victory.

125 Lilledahl, Luke #9 vs  Christian Tanefeu

133 #10 Davis, Braeden vs Nolan Wertanen 

141 #3 Bartlett, Beau vs Sergio Lemley #11

149 #3 Van Ness, Shayne vs Dylan Gilcher or Cam Catrabone

157 #3 Tyler Kasak vs Chase Saldate #16

165#1  Mesenbrink, Mitchell vs Beau Montanona #14

174  #2 Haines, Levi vs  Joseph Walker #32

184 #1 Starocci, Carter vs Jaden Bullock #31

197 #4 Barr, Josh vs Jacob Cardenas #2

285 #2 Kerkvliet, Greg vs  Josh Heindselman #11

Conclusion: This is one of the best Penn State Teams I have ever seen, they have no weak links in the lineup, we could be seeing 10 All-Americans on this team, with who knows how many National Champions. In this dual I see Penn State winning 9 of the 10 bouts and claiming a 39-3 victory.  Jacob Cardenas is the only one I see picking up a win for Michigan. Even with the one sided score, it should still be an exciting night of wrestling.

Preseason 141 Podium Picks For The 2025 NCAA Wrestling Tournament

141 is a super tough weight class with anyone of 3 different wrestlers being capable of winning the NCAA title this year. Even outside of those 3 Brock Hardy is another high level wrestler capable of winning it all, and surging Sergio Lemley also has championship caliber wins on his record. Welcome to our preseason podium picks at 141

#1. Andrew Alirez

Returning with full dedication to this year after taking last season off for freestyle, has come back to find his medal kept warm by Jesse Mendez. These two are a complete toss up, but if you love recent results then Mendez is your guy, beating Alirez in beat the streets with freestyle rules in June is not enough. We don’t place a lot of stock in freestyle so we took a look at common opponents record where Mendez is still dominant 6-1 where Alirez went 5-1, but Mendez losing to #3 Beau Bartlett (Penn State) set the tone. The accolades are all there, National champion, Dan Hodge Trophy Finalist, 2X All American, 2X Big 12 Champion and 4X qualifier. 72-10 record overall at an 87 percent win rate. A preseason rank #1 from flowrestling and a disrespectful #3 from wrestlestat. he is our favorite to take the title.

#2. Jesse Mendez

Mendez can’t be any less than #2, obviously returning champion and seeks to repeat with everyone drooling over what a folkstyle match will look like with these two. On paper there’s nobody better, even Alirez. There’s still a chance Bartlett can beat him again, highly unlikely, but really puts him at #2 is an uncanny loss to #12 Cole Matthews. Yes understandably guys at the top do get upset, but the top 3 are always judged by their ability to be perfect. We can talk all we want but any of the top 3 can take a title this year either way. 48-11 record overall at an 81 percent win rate. A preseason rank #2 from flowrestling and #1 from wrestlestat.

#3. Beau Bartlett

Really trying not to have a bias and place him at #4 we regrettably agree with the experts for Beau Bartlett, while very tactical, a loss to Brock Hardy 7-3 by decision in January is a huge eyesore that we haven’t forgotten when talking about perfection within the top 3. Is Beau Bartlett a better paper warrior than Hardy? Of course, but a loss is a loss. Either way he still has yet to get a national title, to counter has won gold in Greco Roman, but needs to have a phenomenal year to win it all. 74-18 record overall at an 80 percent win rate. A preseason rank #3 from flowrestling and a #2 from wrestlestat.

#4. Cael Happel

Now get your tomatoes ready to throw, we have Cael Happel here because of his performance against Hardy. It is difficult to put him here based on head to head stats against Ryan Jack (NC State) but keep your insults in a holster, his record against like opponents with Hardy are 22-11. Hardy is 22-15 against like opponents. 61-29 record overall at an 67 percent win rate. A preseason rank #6 from flowrestling and a #7 from wrestlestat.

#5. Brock Hardy

Unanimously voted #4 across the board, Brock Hardy can hang with the top 3, having a close NCAA tourney loss to Mendez 6-2 still hasn’t gotten a shot at Alirez which we would like to see. But we have to shake up the status quo and bring up the fact that Hardy has lost to Happel twice, eye opening enough to move him a little further back. It is not out of the realm for him to end up in the semis just like Happel interdependent on the bracket layout. 61-20 record overall at an 75 percent win rate. A preseason rank #4 from flowrestling and a #4 from wrestlestat.

#6. Ryan Jack

Any preseason ranking list could put Ryan Jack at #4 and/or #5, finally grabbed his first AA last year and had a breakout year last year going 22-5 but falls behind Hardy on our list with a loss to him at the NCAA’s by fall and holding in 18-8 record against like opponents where Jack is 16-8. Hopefully we see a continuation of the rivalry with an even 500 and a tie breaker after that to end it. 66-22 record overall at an 75 percent win rate. A preseason rank #5 from flowrestling and a #6 from wrestlestat.

#7. Sergio Lemley

Sergio is our darkhorse title contender for the weight class. He has already proven he has the capability to beat the divisions best, as we saw last season when he took out NCAA finalist Read Woods as well as2x All-American Brock Hardy. Sergio did have a few strange loses during his true freshman season, but that is expected when making the jump to college competition. I expect big things from him this year.

#8. Vance Vombaur

Looking at who we have left, drawing straws would sort out the last two ranks but we’ll go with Vance Vombaur who hit podium last year, but putting him behind Ryan Jack is ideal having lost to him in the NCAA’s. Only by a point though, so it’s safe to say if this list was a current in real life ranking then Vombaur could challenge and overturn Jack, hard maybe. Could he beat any in the top 5? Highly unlikely but we always have an open door to be surprised. 37-18 record overall at an 67 percent win rate. A preseason rank #8 from flowrestling and a #12 from wrestlestat.

Plan A Visit To The Beautiful and Historic Old Mill In Arkansas

A Glimpse into History The Old Mill, located in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is a historic treasure that showcases the state’s rich heritage. Built in 1820 as a gristmill, it has been beautifully restored and now serves as a park and museum. The Old Mill is located 3800 Lakeshore Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas, For more information, click here.

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Points of Interest and Activities Visitors can explore the mill’s original stone foundation, wooden beams, and period-specific furnishings. The surrounding park offers picturesque views, walking trails, and picnic areas. Guests can also take part in guided tours, educational programs, and special events.

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Admission and Hours Admission is free, although donations are appreciated. The park is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays. This is one of the photogenic locations in the entire state.

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Film and Cultural Significance The Old Mill gained fame as the filming location for the opening scene of Gone with the Wind (1939). This iconic landmark has also been featured in numerous other films, photographs, and paintings, solidifying its place in American cultural heritage.

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The Old Mill in Little Rock Arkansas is nestled in T.R. Pugh Memorial Park in North Little Rock, this enchanting site showcases unique sculptures by Senor Dionicio Rodriguez, who masterfully crafted concrete to mimic wood, iron, and stone. The mill, is a beloved spot for photographers and history buffs, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The mill provides a peaceful escape into a beautifully preserved past.

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Michigan Wolverines Lineup Preview For The 24/25 Season

After a huge blow to the Wolverines in losing Cam Amine, some are asking, are they out this year? The team finishing 3rd in the NCAA’s seems like an unlikely repeat entering the 25 season, yet they have made some strategic moves bringing in Jacob Cardenas (Cornell) and Chase Saldate (Michigan State) and six freshman to help fill some of the void. Returning two AA’s and four NQ’s, Michigan will need to see big action at 33 and 97 to carry the team deep into the NCAA’s, let’s take a closer look. There is a lot to be excited about in Michigan, as they bring in a young and talented team. I’m pumped to see what Ragusin and Lemley can do this year. Both have the potential to make the finals, I could see Montanona reaching the podium as well.

 

125- Nolan Wertanen- this will be the year for Wertanen to really show up and establish a presence at the 25 for this team. Redshirting in 23, a better year in 24, carries a 9-7 overall record with a 56 percent win rate, he has improved over the last two years. A national qualification and a couple wins over higher ranked opponents would offer some deep credibility to this weight

133- Dylan Ragusin- Signed and sealed, there’s no one else to challenge this position for Michigan, pretty set in stone. More than just carrying bonus points this year, he probably wants to move beyond the mid top ten limitations that all of the preseason rankings have listed him as. Is he up to the task to get in the conversation with Crookham, Ayala and get revenge on Bailey from a 5-0 loss in the NCAA’s last year? A pretty illustrious career going 74-27 overall with a 73 percent win rate says so.

141- Sergio Lemley- Once again, pretty set in stone being one of the four NQ’s to return, Lesley has had some feature moments. Knocking off #4 Brock Hardy in the quarterfinals at the Big Ten’s avenging a dual loss earlier on. Also Majored our very own #1 Real Woods 14-2 the year prior tells us he’s dexterous enough to make a deeper run than a 1-2 last year at the NCAA’s. Posting an 18-9 overall with a 66 percent win rate, hopeful to crack the top 5.

149- Dylan Gilcher- little bit of a gap here at 49, four listed freshman so this is open to debate but Gilcher carrying experience at the CKLV and Midlands is the likely option. 10-8 record overall, Michigan fans hopeful for a cracking of the top 20 with a preseason rank at #35 coming off a redshirt year.

157- Chase Saldate- searching for a 5th straight NQ, the irony of filling the shoes of Lewan Will who beat him at the NCAA’s is looking to erase the past. Getting beyond a rivalry with #13 Johnny Lovett where Saldate is up 2-1 head to head and ranked #16. Wins against #6 Ryder Downey and #4 Jacori Teemer could but him in a championship situation.

165- Beau Montanona- An interesting case where flo and intermat can’t seem to agree on a preseason rank at all, how can you not rank this guy? Flo has a fat NR where intermat places him at #12, absolutely wild considering he’s beaten top 10 opponents. Last season taking out Michigan State’s #10 Caleb Fish and #18 Maxx Mayfield (Northwestern) placing 3rd at Midlands proves he deserves a top 20 rank. Holding a 14-6 record in his redsirt year, a 70 percent win rate, we are expecting an experience building year followed up next year with something big

174- Joseph Walker- Will have to swim through some heavy water to make podium this year, how many times have we talked about 74 and how loaded it is? Joseph walker is sitting at #38 with wrestlestat, they may be sleeping on him a little as he did take down #21 Donnell Washington (Indiana) but hasn’t really had a breakout season since 2022. He has a real opportunity in his final year of eligibility to help Ragusin and Cardenas this year.

184- Jaden Bullock- a little more hope here with Jaden Bullock, seems to have battled in the low teen rankings for a while dominating a rivalry with #19 ranked Brian Soldano (Rutgers) 3-0 all time, also up one match with #12 Dylan Fishback (NC State) who’s two ranks this preseason higher than himself. Bullock has had moments of greatness taking out #8 Gavin Hoffman (Ohio State) at the CKLV last year, along with payback to #16 Ryder Rogotzke (Ohio State) in the Big Tens. If he can pull off an upset against Edmond Ruth and stay consistent against Nelson Brands he could podium this year. Showcasing a 35-25 record overall at 58 percent, he needs a breakout year this year.

197- Jacob Cardenas- There is not a scenario outside of injury where Cardenas doesn’t start for Michigan, a true cornerstone piece here. 2X AA, 3X NQ and 2X 92 kg medalist his biggest challenge will be Stephen Buchanan, meeting his fate at the NCAA’s last year 9-4 by decision there’s probably a desire to remedy this. Buchanan preseason ranked #1 and Cardenas at #2, this would have been a a beautiful match for the NWCA this year, but we can’t always get what we want. With Cornell he went 70-22 at 76 percent, Michigan can’t ask for much more for a 97 in 2025.

285- Josh Heindselman- Josh is another exciting pick up from the transfer portal. Spending most of his career at Oklahoma. He has a career record of 82-46 and is already a 4x NCAA qualifier. He enters the season ranked 10th in the country. It would’t take much for him to out perform his preseason rank and reach the podium.

With Ragusin and Cardenas at the front, they could use some breakouts at the middleweights to carry the 25 and HWT for team points, if things go good they could probably place somewhere between 7th-10th place, pretty good considering losing Cam Amine, we’ll just say that things could be a lot worse for Michigan.

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