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Hancock, Vermont
Texas Falls
An ancient glacial pothole waterfall in the heart of the Green Mountains.
Puerto Rico
Cascada La Mina (La Mina Falls)
A magnificent waterfall nestled in the heart of the El Yunque National Forest.
San Cristobalito, Mexico
Cascada El Chiflón
This series of waterfalls tumble into a radiantly blue river.
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
The Little Falls
For decades, this waterfall remained hidden because of an artificial dam.
Hilo, Hawaii
Waiānuenue (Rainbow Falls)
This legendary urban waterfall creates a dazzling display of rainbows.
Canning, Nova Scotia
Black Hole Falls
A beautiful waterfall and beach where precious stones are plentiful.
New Castle, Pennsylvania
Cascade Park
This public space is speckled with the eerie remnants of a defunct amusement park.
Uganda
Murchison Falls
Where the White Nile River dramatically cascades between Lake Kyoga and Lake Albert in Uganda.
Presidente Franco, Paraguay
Salto del Monday
An underexplored, 130-foot tropical waterfall that you will have all to yourself.
Forest-in-Teesdale, England
High Force and Low Force Waterfalls
These remarkable cascades are the jewels of Upper Tees.
Williston, Florida
Cedar Lakes Woods
A peaceful, unique botanical garden complete with waterfalls, mini islands, and swans.
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Waterfalls Can Just Spontaneously Happen
A new study suggests that creating these natural wonders doesn't require external forces.
Areedh Sub-District, Jordan
River Canyons of Jordan
Concentrated around the Dead Sea, these surprising canyons are filled with coursing water, fish, and even crabs.
Shaki, Armenia
Shaki Waterfall
After visiting hours, this picturesque waterfall is essentially turned "off" to be used for hydroelectric power.
Round Mountain, Texas
Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center
This beautiful grotto is one of those places where you can't believe you're just outside Austin.
Leupp, Arizona
Grand Falls
Witnessing the might of this dessert-colored desert waterfall is a rare, powerful treat.
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A Century Ago, 3 People Met Their Deaths Gawking at the Frozen Niagara Falls
Stay off the ice bridge.
Logan, Ohio
The Caves of Hocking Hills State Park
Rare recess caves fill this unbelievably beautiful Ohio park.
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