Trips

The 37 Best Waterfall Hikes in America

When water and gravity combine, beautiful things happen. From gossamer desert cascades to thundering cataracts, these waterfall hikes put you within spray distance of a true spring spectacle.

Trips

We Tracked Down the 50 Best Waterfall Hikes in America—One in Every State

Free-hanging waterfalls, thundering cascades, and rapids hemmed in brilliant moss: No matter what you're looking for, you can find it in a state near you.

Travel Stories

Hike Great Smoky’s Middle Prong Trail for Gorgeous Waterfalls Without the Crowds

A first-hand guide to navigating the Middle Prong Trail, dodging summer crowds and finding the hidden Indian Flats Falls.

Trips

West Virginia Has a New ‘Waterfall Trail’. Here Are 5 of The Best Cascades

The Mountain State is launching a statewide network of waterfall trails that access its most incredible cascades.

Outdoor Recreation

Hike Laurel Falls Trail

This spectacular trail literally attracts thousands of hikers a day. But it’s for good reason, says park volunteer Mike Baker.

Trail News

Hike of the Day: Falls Trail Loop in Pennsylvania

Pass 21 waterfalls on this 7.2-mile, five-star loop through a wrinkled ravine and tranquil forest in Ricketts Glen State Park.

adventure

Waterfall Creek Bear Viewing

Robert Annis, Outside Travel Contributor, discusses his favorite destination to view bears, Waterfall Creek, Alaska. He highlights the remote wilderness, lack of overcrowding, and the abundance of bears.

Trips

10 Family-Friendly Quebec Hikes to Waterfalls, Peaks, and Magical Forests

If you’re planning a hiking vacation with young kids, Quebec's forests are the place to go.

Trips

19 Outdoor Adventures for Every Timeline—From One Minute to a Lifetime

Got a free afternoon? Or maybe a sabbatical on the horizon? These adventures fit any timeframe.

Exploration & Survival

Hikers Fell Over Waterfalls in Three Different States This Week

Four hikers fell over three different waterfalls this weekend. Here's why it keeps happening—and how to stay safe.

Culture

TRAIL STOKE: Why We Love Running Near Waterfalls

Natural Wonders

Zion's Best Waterfalls Feel Like a Desert Oasis

It's not all red rock in Zion. These gorgeous cascades create enchanting hikes.

Trail News

Hike of the Day: Georgia's Panther Creek Trail

Count five waterfalls--including one of Georgia's most scenic--on this 10.8-miler in Chattahoochee National Forest. Go midweek for more solitude.

Natural Wonders

Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Map

The Olympic Peninsula is famous for its rain, and with rain comes surging rivers that drop as beautiful waterfalls. Although some can only be accessed if you hike into backcountry, you can reach many of the waterfalls by doing a short hike. Some cascades are wheelchair accessible, and a few can be reached by boat or kayak.

Oregon Trails

Chasing Cascades: The Best Waterfall Hikes in Hood River, Oregon

Need a verdant excursion from Portland? Got a day or two to spend in Hood River, Oregon? Take these trails for a spin.

Park Itineraries

4 Heart-Pounding Yosemite Adventures

Hike, climb and backpack your way through this incredible park.

North America

The 5 Best Waterfalls to Visit During the Spring Snowmelt

Despite the dry winter, spring is when waterfalls are at their most breathtaking. Witness a snowmelt waterfall firsthand in these five locations.

Travel Stories

6 National Park Water Adventures to Cool Off

From mellow rafting to swimming holes to backcountry lakes, these national parks offer a refreshing cool-down before autumn arrives.

Scenic Auto Touring

Take a Scenic Drive on the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail Near Gatlinburg

Enjoy a quick tour full of fall leaves, gushing waterfalls and historic structures.

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Ep 1 | Angel Falls

Traveling with fellow adventurers Fabian Rupprecht and Helmar Fasold, Bernhard Witz walks an 2,625 feet high line at Angel Falls in Venezuela. Together they cut through dense jungle and tackle treacherous ascents, to reach the highest waterfall in the world. This is an epic journey and proves to be the greatest challenge Bernhard has faced, as soaring temperatures threaten to ground his aspirations of walking a high line in the clouds.