Another hidden gem located in the humid Maggotty Valley is Y.S. Falls. Y.S. Falls is located on the Y.S. Estate which was once a cane and logwood farm with a factory. Currently, the Y.S. Estate operates as a working horse and cattle farm. The property dates back it's operations to the 17th Century and the falls was opened to the public as a tourist attraction in the 1990's and continues it's operations to date by accepting limited guests yearly to preserve the attraction.
The name of the estate has two meanings first is that its the surname initials of the property's first two owners John Yates and Colonel Richard Scott and the second is that is from the Gaelic word "Wyess" which means winding.
To start the journey, once arriving at the property, and after paying the entry fee, one will board a tractor pulled jitney to get to the falls. Man, what a wild ride it was! Once the jitney starts moving nd the humid breeze starts blowing on one, there is feeling of excitement and adventure in the air. As the jitney approaches the drop off point one will pass through lush green cattle and horse pastures. there are several giant logwood and guango trees still found on the property. Upon reaching the drop off point one will be greeted by the majestic falls surrounded by lush vegetation. The falls rise to a magnificent height of 120 ft, the water cascades over seven tiers and at the bottom of each tier, one will find small pools for swimming.
There is a boardwalk located alongside the falls for those who only want to view it without getting wet. There are several lifeguards on deck to take you on the falls and at one of the pools one will find a rope swing that will allow one to swing from it in a "Tarzanesque" style. There is a small 4ft deep pool that is fed by natural springs for those who don't want to climb the falls.
Other things to be done on property are the canopy and/ or zipline tour where one zips along a sturdy line above the towering falls, if the water levels are right one is able to take part in the river tubing. There is a gift shop on property as well as a picnic area, kids playground, or lazing around watching the hummingbirds.
All in all, Y.S. Falls is the place to be to have a a day away from the maddening crowd. Make sure to visit and have lots of fun. I know that we did!
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