Linville Falls is probably the most photographed waterfall in North Carolina. The Upper Falls Overlook is the easiest to reach and offers a protected view of the twin waterfalls.
Linville Upper Falls Panorama
Linville Upper Falls Panorama
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Flowing from Linville Falls
Linville Falls is the most popular waterfall in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina because of its accessibility to the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is a spectacular three-tiered waterfall plunging into Linville Gorge, the “Grand Canyon of the Southern Appalachians.”
Flowing from Linville Falls
Enjoying Sliding Rock Waterfalls
The most popular natural waterslide in North Carolina for generations is in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard. Slide down a 60-ft. smooth rock waterfall into a pool of chilly water at Sliding Rock Waterfalls.
Viewing Sliding Rock Waterfalls
Looking Glass Waterfalls
Looking Glass Falls is one of North Carolina’s most popular waterfalls, given its easy, roadside access and classic waterfall beauty.
Looking Glass Waterfalls
Walking under the Waterfalls
A man appears to be under Moore Cove Falls, one of the few North Carolina waterfalls that one can walk behind
Walking under the Waterfalls
Flowing into a Fall
The Elk River, North Carolina flows downstream into a huge waterfall – Elk River Falls
Flowing into a Fall
Graffiti by the Falls
Graffiti artists can’t leave waterfalls alone, especially Silvervale Falls, North Carolina, which is located right by the road
Graffiti by the Falls
Waterfalls of North Carolina – Slowing Down
Looking Glass Falls in North Carolina slows down to a flowing stream within 100 feet of the waterfalls
Slowing Down
Waterfalls of North Carolina – Looking Glass Falls
A roadside waterfall just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Brevard, NC. … Looking Glass Falls is one of North Carolina’s most popular waterfalls, given its easy, roadside access and classic waterfall beauty.
Looking Glass Waterfalls
Waterfall Icicles
Mini-waterfalls are frozen in winter to form icicles midst greenery
Waterfall Icicles
Reedy River Falls
A waterfall in the city – Reedy River Falls, Greenville, South Carolina
Reedy River Falls
Texas – Houston – Water Wall
The Gerald D. Hines Water Wall Park is 2.77 acres and features a 64-foot semi-circular architectural fountain that re-circulates 11,000 gallons of water per minute as it cascades down the structure’s inner and outer walls. Water cascades in vast channeled sheets from the narrower top rim of the circle to the wider base below, both on the convex side and on the rear side.
The cascading water together with stone creations when viewed from different perspectives creates captivating designs …
Texas – Houston – Water Wall
Iguazu Falls – Flow of Water
Iguazu Falls – Flow of Water
Voted as one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, Iguazu Falls is undoubtedly the most visited place and one of the most imposing natural attractions in Argentina, Brazil and the World.
Iguazu Falls – Mini Islands
Iguazu Falls – Mini Islands
Next to Iguazu Falls along the river and on the islands a highly specialized ecosystem full of life has evolved in response to the extreme conditions of the tumbling water and soaking humidity.
Iguazu Falls – A Framed View
Iguazu Falls – A Framed View
Iguazu Falls are part of a singular practically virgin jungle ecosystem protected by Argentine and Brazilian national parks on either side of the cascades. Various species of trees and vegetation grow along the river and among the rocks.
Iguazu Falls – Force of Water
Iguazu Falls – Force of Water
During the rainy season of November – March at Iguazu Falls, the rate of flow of water going over the falls may reach 450,000 cubic feet (12,750 cubic m) per second with tremendous force
Iguazu Falls Panorama Argentina
Iguazu Falls Panorama Argentina
The grandeur of Iguazu Falls, the tremendous amount of water (an average of 553 cubic feet per second) thundering down 269 feet, and the tropical location cannot describe the sheer beauty
Iguazu Falls – Another Rainbow
Iguazu Falls – Another Rainbow
Waterfall rainbows are not even an especially rare phenomenon at Iguazu Falls, but they are spectacular. As if waterfalls were not extravagant enough, nature goes and really creates a feast for the eyes by throwing in a rainbow for free. Rampaging water, perennially worn rocks, and the seven colours of the spectrum just to top it all off.
Iguazu Falls – A Curtain of Water
Iguazu Falls – A Curtain of Water
Made up of many cascades producing vast sprays of water, Iguazu is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world.
Iguazu Falls – Calm Before the Drop
Iguazu Falls – Calm Before the Drop
The water in the foreground looks relatively calm before approaching the severe drop at Iguazu Falls
