World of Waterfalls Blog

Upper Carpenter Falls (Carpenter Falls) is one of those waterfalls that you can actually go behind (albeit unofficially in this case) near Skaneateles Lake.

Lower Carpenter Falls (Angel Falls) cascades roughly a half-mile downstream from the (Upper) Carpenter Falls near Skaneateles Lake accessed by a steep scramble.

The High Falls of the Genesee River in Rochester (like the Lower Falls) could’ve easily become a real scenic icon, but it’s surrounded by an industrial city.

As the boat pulled away from the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls, I suddenly felt something warm hit me in the face. It didn’t take long to figure out what had just happened…

Niagara Falls is a 167ft waterfall on the Niagara River defining the USA-Canada border. It consists of Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls.

This itinerary covers our first taste of the Big Island of Hawai’i as well as a brief stint on the island of O’ahu. Thus, I guess you can say this was our “island hopping” trip…

The pounding waves to the left were always threatening to pluck me from the coastal rocks and out into sea. And at the same time, the rugged cliffs that produced these coastal rocks also…

Hiilawe Falls (or Hi’ilawe Falls) was once one of the mightiest waterfalls in all the islands of Hawai’i with a cumulative drop of 1450ft in Waipi’o Valley.

Waiulili Falls is an ocean-bound waterfall accessible via the sacred Waipi’o Valley (another being Kaluahine Falls) reached by a sketchy coastal scramble.

So we were faced with the decision of whether to do the difficult trek right up to the lava flow or returning to the car wondering what if. It was now 5:30pm and the daylight was fading fast…

Umauma Falls is a 300ft multi-tiered waterfall that frequents post cards as well as calendars. It sits on private land along the Big Island’s Hamakua Coast.

Nanue Falls is really a series of waterfalls on the Nanua Stream, but reaching a good view of one of the falls requires a very tricky and awkward scramble.

Both the Hanapueo Falls and the Lower Umauma Falls are visible from a bridge along Highway 19 just north of Hilo. You’ll have to watch for a pullout on the mauka…

Rainbow Falls is a convenient and popular 80ft year-round waterfall on the Wailuku River near downtown Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii with a trail to its top.

Akaka Falls is a 420-442ft waterfall north of Hilo on the Hamakua Coast in its own state park. It’s accessed by a short trail that also includes Kahuna Falls.

Peepee Falls (or Pe’epe’e Falls) is a 50-60ft waterfall upstream from the Boiling Pots in the Wailuku River State Park near downtown Hilo on the Big Island.

Waiale Falls (or Wai’ale Falls) is a pair of lesser known waterfall further upstream from both Pe’epe’e Falls and the popular Rainbow Falls near downtown Hilo.

Kolekole Falls is a name I’m using for this little cascade which can be a popular swimming hole in Kolekole Beach Park when the stream and oceans are calm.

Onomea Falls is a waterfall nestled in the Hawaii Tropical Botannical Garden, which also has Boulder Creek Falls. The garden is on a drive around Onomea Bay.

Laie Falls (or La’ie Falls) is a light-flowing 15ft waterfall reached on a lengthy 6-mile round-trip hike in the Ko’olau Mountains above the town of La’ie.