A waterfall is any point in a river or stream where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of steep drops. Waterfalls also occur where meltwater drops over the edge of a tabular iceberg or ice shelf.

Oct 25, 2025 · We’ve encountered several waterfalls in North Carolina, especially during incredible hikes throughout the state, so it’s only natural to list the best among our favorites!

Sep 15, 2025 · We’ve rounded up some of the very best waterfalls to hike to and bask in the beauty of waterfalls near the Queen City. The city of Charlotte sits only at 751 feet above sea level, which isn’t …

Take a hike or scenic drive in the North Carolina mountains to explore 250 waterfalls near Brevard, slip down Sliding Rock, walk behind Dry Falls, or see the falls featured in “The Hunger Games” and “The …

Oct 19, 2023 · A waterfall is a steep descent of a river or other body of water over a rocky ledge.

Apr 11, 2025 · The sight of tons of water spilling over the edge of a cliff or cascading over rocks never fails to impress. While the grandest falls deserve a prominent place on any bucket list, a waterfall …

Jan 2, 2026 · A waterfall may also be termed a falls or sometimes a cataract, the latter designation being most common when large volumes of water are involved. Waterfalls of small height and lesser …

Mar 16, 2021 · From plunge to cascade to cataract, waterfalls are incredibly diverse. They span borders and great distances. Whether viewed from a bridge, the water, or the air, humans are mesmerized by …

Oct 1, 2022 · Waterfalls are some of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders, with no two cascades alike, and each with a unique legend, properties and formations, along with diversified regional …

Apr 5, 2024 · Below, AD visits 13 incredible waterfalls, from one in Iceland with healing properties to a lava-like waterfall in Yosemite National Park.