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Rock Falls
Sicily Island, Louisiana

Rock Falls

Louisiana's tallest waterfall is only a short hike away from the middle of nowhere.
Palm Springs, California

Tahquitz Creek Falls

At the western edge of Palm Springs, a rugged desert canyon trail leads to a waterfall at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains.
Luwingu, Zambia

Lufubu Falls

A small but beautiful waterfall hidden away in the north of Zambia.
Paradise, Michigan

Tahquamenon Falls

These dramatic cola-colored falls have appeared in a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and a song by Sufjan Stevens.
Tropic, Utah

Tropic Ditch

A late-19th century diversion canal built by hand crosses Bryce Canyon National Park and is still in use.
Twin Falls, Idaho

Twin Falls Waterfall

One of the "twins" in these falls on the Snake River was sacrificed for hydropower generation in the 1930s.
Guadalupe, Colombia

Salto de Guadalupe

Ride a steep cable car alongside a tall waterfall that feeds a near century-old power plant.
Gauley Bridge, West Virginia

Cathedral Falls

The tallest waterfall in West Virginia.
Progress Valley, New Zealand

Koropuku Falls

The Catlins region has a bounty of breathtaking waterfalls, the best is arguably Koropuku Falls—a majestic waterfall with an enchanting bush walk.
Compton, Arkansas

Hemmed-In-Hollow Falls

The highest waterfall between the Rockies and the Appalachian Mountains.
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Quedas de Calandula
Calandula, Angola

Quedas de Calandula

This horseshoe-shaped waterfall is the second-largest on the African continent.
The fossegrim might just be the most diabolical violin teacher you’ll ever meet.
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This Norwegian Water Spirit Just Wants to Teach You How to Fiddle

But make sure you bring the fossegrim the proper offering—or else.
Diana Hubbell May 3, 2023
The Waterfall of Kvarnbyn Mölndal
Mölndal, Sweden

The Waterfall of Kvarnbyn Mölndal

Once the center of power for the region's various factories.
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9 Places to Dive Into Fresh Texas Waters

Take a dip and cool off in the state’s natural springs, bays, and pools.
The view from the end of the tunnel to the platform
Niagara Falls, Ontario

The Tunnel at Niagara Parks Power Station

A tunnel that brings more than a century of history to life from the deepest parts of the Niagara Gorge.
Houston, Texas

Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park

This small park features a monumental fountain wall, providing a great photo opportunity in the middle of Houston.
Falls of the Ohio State Park
Clarksville, Indiana

Falls of the Ohio State Park

Marine fossils from the Devonian period are exposed at this park.