While it’s not the highest waterfall, or even exactly in the US, Niagara Falls is arguably the most famous in the world. Situated in New York State near Buffalo, three thunderous, wide cascades of water splash across the border into the country of Canada. Here you will see the Bridal Veil Falls, American Falls, and Horseshoe Falls. The water has a distinctive blue-green tint.
Elakala Falls is situated within a park that’s named after another waterfall, Blackwater Falls State Park. While beautiful Blackwater Falls is taller but Elakala Falls makes this list because of its gray, staggered steps. Its naturally sculpted beauty makes it stand out. A combination of tannic acid from red spruce and hemlock needles also gives the water here an unusual amber color.
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