Use these quotes for Instagram captions on Waterfall Wednesday, for your next tattoo, or just to strike some inspiration.

Because it originates in Hvítárvatn (a lake next to the Langjökull ice cap that's connected to Gullfoss via the Hvítá river), glacial sediment causes the waterfall to appear golden in ...

A warm weekend after a big spring rain is the optimal time for a hike to one of the Bay Area’s waterfalls. The map above shows 10 of them; more details in the stories linked at the end.

Opening March 26 and on view through June 29, 2025, “A New Path to the Waterfall,” a joint exhibition of work by Samuelle Green and John Bromberg, explores the convergence of nature and technology.

Contributing editor Jim Richardson is a photojournalist recognized for his explorations of small-town life. His photos appear frequently in National Geographic magazine. Perhaps unlocking one ...