Many say spring is waterfall season in Minnesota due to rapid snow melt and thundering, fast-flowing waterfalls. These majestic sights are a top place to visit any time of year; have you ever seen a …

May 6, 2025 · Thankfully the Twin Cities offer plenty of opportunities to hunt for waterfalls. Some are easy to find, others require a little exploring and knowhow. Here are 10 of our favorite waterfalls …

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.

Here's a weekend itinerary to get you started on a North Shore waterfall viewing trip. Hike down the Wold Creek Trail to take in Wolf Creek Falls. Keep your camera handy -- the waterfalls just keep …

Nov 5, 2016 · There are 11 waterfalls near Minneapolis within an hour of the Twin Cities. I’ve also added a few waterfalls in MN just outside the Twin Cities that you have to see. Most non-native …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

Aug 18, 2022 · To be deemed a waterfall a segment must be at least five feet high. To further qualify, according to Milestone Press, the waterfall must come from a river, creek, or stream that provides …