Waterfalls

This large artificial waterfall in Washington state was merely an incidental byproduct of a technological megaproject.

A tumbling waterfall near a narrow passage that was used to herd cattle for hundreds of years.

The location of the Bridge of Death and the Gorge of Eternal Peril in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."

Rushing water plunges over a 100-foot drop created by an ancient lava flow at this majestic waterfall.

This waterfall is one of the most spectacular natural features in the Scottish Lowlands.

A creek tumbles over a series of step-like rocks to create this scenic water feature.

A waterfall and cave near Arroyo Seco that inspired the writings of D. H. Lawrence, Willa Cather, and Mabel Dodge Luhan.

Cascading waterfalls mark the gateway to the ancient burial place of Clan Macnab.

One of Indonesia's tallest, this waterfall takes a 390-foot plunge into the Lake Toba caldera.

Apparently, Hell has waterfalls in Slovenia.

These cascading falls resonate throughout the Bulgarian forest.

The widest natural waterfall in Estonia is a sight to see in all seasons.

An improbable waterfall springs from an orange-white cliff face, tumbling into the headwaters of the Virgin River above Zion National Park.

Once part of a dam servicing an early 19th century grist mill, the tucked-way falls are a tricky-to-find urban oasis.

A stone troll guards the hike that leads to this waterfall.

This gold mine–turned–swimming hole is the perfect summer picnic spot, immersed in nature and history.

The hike to this stunning waterfall on a black sand beach is not for the faint of heart.

At the turn of the century, a chair like rock sat at the top of the falls and hosted the winner of a local beauty contest.