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  1. 10 Scenic Waterfalls in Wisconsin

    These 10 waterfalls range from big to small, rocky to forested, and vary in ease of access, but all are worthy of adding to your Wisconsin bucket list. At the top of your list should be Wisconsin’s …

  2. Waterfall - Wikipedia

    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 …

  3. The 17 Greatest Waterfalls in the World (+Photos) - Touropia

    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 …

  4. 10 Best waterfall trails in Wisconsin | AllTrails

    Explore the most popular waterfall trails in Wisconsin with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like …

  5. The World's 10 Most Spectacular Waterfalls - WorldAtlas

    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 …

  6. Waterfall - National Geographic Society

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

  7. Waterfall | Geology, Erosion & Hydrology | Britannica

    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 …

  8. The 14 Most Amazing Waterfalls in the World - Treehugger

    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 …

  9. TOP 10 BEST Waterfalls in Milwaukee, WI - Updated 2026 - Yelp

    "This trail took us along a river, which led to a large waterfall with rushing water." more

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    • What makes a waterfall…a waterfall? - American Rivers

      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 …