Arizona's Havasu Falls is accessible only by hiking or horseback. The water stays about 70 degrees year-round, making it ideal for a well-deserved dip after the long trek into Havasu Canyon.
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Arizona's Havasu Falls is accessible only by hiking or horseback. The water stays about 70 degrees year-round, making it ideal for a well-deserved dip after the long trek into Havasu Canyon.
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Visitors to Western Gorge, Oregon, can make the steep hike to view Oneonta Creek's segmented Triple Falls from the front and above.
Triple Falls, Oregon —
Visitors to Western Gorge, Oregon, can make the steep hike to view Oneonta Creek's segmented Triple Falls from the front and above.
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Off the famous Hana Highway, nestled into the Kipahulu District of Maui's Haleakala National Park, is the 400-foot Waimoku Falls.
Waimoku Falls, Hawaii —
Off the famous Hana Highway, nestled into the Kipahulu District of Maui's Haleakala National Park, is the 400-foot Waimoku Falls.
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At Blackwater Falls in West Virginia, watch the amber-colored water take the five-story plunge into the river below and get a look at one of the state's most photographed spots.
Blackwater Falls, West Virginia —
At Blackwater Falls in West Virginia, watch the amber-colored water take the five-story plunge into the river below and get a look at one of the state's most photographed spots.
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Shoshone Falls, in Twin Falls, Idaho, is even taller than Niagara Falls. Go in the spring and early summer to see the falls at their most powerful.
Shoshone Falls, Idaho —
Shoshone Falls, in Twin Falls, Idaho, is even taller than Niagara Falls. Go in the spring and early summer to see the falls at their most powerful.
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In the winter, Alaska's Bridal Veil Falls is popular with ice climbers. When the water is flowing, the mist creates a veil over the rock.
Bridal Veil Falls, Alaska —
In the winter, Alaska's Bridal Veil Falls is popular with ice climbers. When the water is flowing, the mist creates a veil over the rock.
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With trails to the bottom, a wooden staircase and viewing platforms, visitors have plenty of photo opportunities when visiting Virginia's Cascade Falls.
Cascade Falls, Virginia —
With trails to the bottom, a wooden staircase and viewing platforms, visitors have plenty of photo opportunities when visiting Virginia's Cascade Falls.
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The John Muir Trail and the Mist Trail in Yosemite National Park, California, offer hikers beautiful views of Vernal Fall.
Vernal Fall, California —
The John Muir Trail and the Mist Trail in Yosemite National Park, California, offer hikers beautiful views of Vernal Fall.
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Potato River Falls in Gurney, Wisconsin, has been called one of the most beautiful falls in the region.
Potato River Falls, Wisconsin —
Potato River Falls in Gurney, Wisconsin, has been called one of the most beautiful falls in the region.
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A Michigan State Scenic site, Paulding's Bond Falls has a boardwalk from the parking lot where visitors can take a short walk to a great view of the rushing water.
Bond Falls, Michigan —
A Michigan State Scenic site, Paulding's Bond Falls has a boardwalk from the parking lot where visitors can take a short walk to a great view of the rushing water.
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