Waterfall

9 photos · 2015–2024

9 photographs tagged Waterfall, 2015–2024.

Vermillion Falls flows beneath a concrete spillway next to the historic Ardent Mills building in Hastings, Minnesota. — Vermillion Falls and Ardent Mills in Hastings, Minnesota, occupy a site on the Vermillion River long used for milling. The flour mill remains linked to the falls, which provided water power for earlier industrial operations along the river.

Ardent Mills flour mill building beside Vermillion Falls in Hastings, Minnesota, with water cascading over a weir. — Ardent Mills in Hastings, Minnesota, stands beside the Vermillion River at Vermillion Falls. The mill is part of the former Hastings Mill complex, which used the river’s water power for flour production.

A swimmer floats in the turquoise pool beneath La Fortuna Waterfall in Costa Rica's tropical forest. — La Fortuna Waterfall drops roughly 70 meters into a pool fed by the Río Fortuna, near the base of Arenal Volcano in northern Costa Rica. The site sits within a privately protected reserve of tropical forest reached by a steep trail from the parking area. Swimming is permitted in the plunge pool, though park rules keep visitors a set distance back from the base of the falls due to falling rock and strong currents. The waterfall formed where the river cuts through a lava terrace tied to the Arenal volcanic system, which has shaped much of the surrounding landscape over the past several thousand years.

Kawishiwi Falls cascades over rocky outcrops surrounded by autumn forest in Superior National Forest, Minnesota. — Kawishiwi Falls sits along the Kawishiwi River near Ely, Minnesota, within the Superior National Forest. The river is part of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness watershed, feeding eventually into Birch Lake and the broader Rainy Lake drainage system. The falls drop over a series of rock ledges typical of the exposed Canadian Shield bedrock that underlies much of the Ely area. Ely itself grew as a mining and logging town before becoming a gateway community for wilderness canoeing and outdoor recreation in the Superior National Forest.

St Anthony Falls in downtown Minneapolis on a summer day — People gather on the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis to observe the powerful flow of St. Anthony Falls on the Mississippi River. Originally constructed in 1883 for the Great Northern Railway, the Stone Arch Bridge is the only arched bridge made of stone-faced concrete in the United States. It was later converted into a pedestrian and bicycle bridge, offering unique views of the river and the historic flour milling district. The falls themselves were once the site of extensive milling operations, powered by the river's force, and remain a significant natural and historical landmark within the city.

Minnehaha Falls drops 53 feet into a pool surrounded by dense green forest and visitors along the rocky base in Minneapolis. — Minnehaha Falls, located in Minneapolis at Minnehaha Park. The waterfall, which drops 53 feet, is fed by Minnehaha Creek. It was a popular destination for visitors in the 19th century, including figures like Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, whose poem "The Song of Hiawatha" immortalized the falls.

Minnehaha Falls cascades 53 feet into a pool surrounded by moss-covered rock walls in Minneapolis. — Minnehaha Falls, located in Minnehaha Regional Park, Minneapolis, is a significant natural landmark within the city's park system. The waterfall, which cascades 53 feet, has been a point of interest since the area was established as a park in the late 19th century. The falls are fed by Minnehaha Creek, and their flow is often enhanced after periods of heavy rainfall, as seen here on June 23, 2024.

A person in a blue shirt stands at the base of Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis, with turbulent whitewater cascading down moss-covered rock walls. — A lone fisherman casts a line into the churning waters at the base of Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis. The falls, a prominent feature of Minnehaha Regional Park, have been a popular natural attraction since the park's establishment in the late 19th century. The park and its waterfall were immortalized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1855 poem, 'The Song of Hiawatha,' further cementing its cultural significance.

Visitors stand at the base of Minnehaha Falls, a 53-foot waterfall in Minneapolis's Minnehaha Regional Park. — Visitors gather at the base of Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in June 2024. The waterfall, a prominent feature of Minnehaha Regional Park, cascades approximately 53 feet into a creek that flows into the Mississippi River. Established in 1889, Minnehaha Regional Park is one of the oldest and most visited parks in the Minneapolis Park System.

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