Waterfalls are graceful monuments to nature's power. In each gentle curve and thrilling plunge, these watery edifices record the dynamic forces thought to be key players in their formation, allowing ...

The breathtaking waters that cascade off of steep cliffs may be self-made productions. It was long thought that waterfalls needed an outside force to form — such as an earthquake, landslide or changes ...

One of the greatest moments in my life was when I finally got to see Victoria Falls in person. It actually exceeded my expectations even though I had been dreaming of that moment for over 30 years. It ...

This 4.3-mile trail in Arkansas' Ozark mountains is as gorgeous as it is risky, with slippery rocks and a vertical climb. Here's why hikers think it's worth it.

The Columbia River Gorge’s formation began 40 to 60 million years ago due to volcanic activity and granite uplift. Massive basalt flows between 6 to 17 million years ago shaped its distinctive rock ...

Terrestrial river gorge development within bedrock that exhibits a high unconfined compressive strength (for example, basalt and granite) has implications for understanding similar features on Mars ...

A beautiful waterfall isn't the only reason to visit Kings River Falls Natural Area in the wilds of Madison County. Bird watchers might see colorful songbirds singing in the branches or herons wading ...

NEVADA COUNTY (CBS13) — A dramatic helicopter rescue saved the life of a Reno man from a raging Yuba River. The man was swept downriver from Emerald Pools in Nevada County by the fast-moving water on ...

You’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone in North Carolina who loves waterfalls as much as Casey Marcum. In 2012, after ditching a career in mortgage and banking, relocating to the Triangle from ...