Waterfalls


Did you know that thousands of waterfalls rush through the United States? The sight of these natural wonders can take your breath away along with the experience of exploring their unique settings. Most of us don’t explore our own backyard, and thus lose out on experiencing these natural hidden gems.

Waterfalls

Did you know that thousands of waterfalls rush through the United States? The sight of these natural wonders can take your breath away along with the experience of exploring their unique settings. Most of us don’t explore our own backyard, and thus lose out on experiencing these natural hidden gems.

two waterfalls surrounded by fall colored trees
two waterfalls surrounded by fall colored trees

Eternal Flame Falls


Eternal Flame Falls is a 35-foot waterfall and one of its grottos actually contains a small flickering flame about 8 inches high and believed to be lit thousands of years ago by Native Americans. For a long time, scientists have believed that the fire burns because of gas pockets that rise from the old, extremely hot bedrock made of shale. The rock's high temperatures break down the carbon molecules in the shale, which in turn creates natural gas.