Region
Pacific Northwest
Mossy basalt canyons and glacier-fed rivers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and Hawaii.
Travel tip: Expect slick basalt steps—microspikes make dawn shoots safer.
Highlighted waterfalls
Akaka Falls
Hawaiʻi County, HI
Akaka Falls is a 442-foot plunge waterfall in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, reached by an easy walk over 0.5 miles.
Multnomah Falls
Multnomah County, OR
Multnomah Falls is a 620-foot tiered waterfall in Multnomah County, Oregon, reached by a moderate hike over 2.2 miles.
Nugget Falls
Alaska, AK
Nugget Falls is a 377-foot cascade waterfall in Alaska, Alaska, reached by an easy walk over 0.7 miles.
Palouse Falls
Franklin County, WA
Palouse Falls is a 198-foot plunge waterfall in Franklin County, Washington, reached by an easy walk over 0.7 miles.
Shoshone Falls
Jerome County, ID
Shoshone Falls is a 212-foot block waterfall in Jerome County, Idaho, reached by drive-up access over 0.2 miles.
Snoqualmie Falls
King County, WA
Snoqualmie Falls is a 268-foot horsetail waterfall in King County, Washington, reached by drive-up access over 0.2 miles.
Wailua Falls
Kauaʻi County, HI
Wailua Falls is a 173-foot fan waterfall in Kauaʻi County, Hawaii, reached by drive-up access over 0.1 miles.