These 6 Waterfalls In Alaska Will Leave You Breathless
Hundreds of beautiful waterfalls in Alaska have undetermined lifespans because they are created by glacial melt off. Though these waterfalls will only last the lifetime of the glacier itself, they are still some of the most spectacular sights in Alaska. Other falls around the state are equally as impressive and are easier to get to than by cruise ship or kayak. Check out these 6 awesome waterfalls and let us know which one you like the best!
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Nugget Falls, also known as Mendenhall Glacier Falls, is a roaring cascade of water off the face of a cliff into Mendenhall Lake. This famous waterfall is definitely one of the most incredible natural wonders in Alaska. Learn more about Nugget Falls on the World of Waterfalls site.
Northland Falls careens off of Northland Glacier in Wittier, Alaska. The falls drop 500 feet into the waters of Prince William Sound. In order to set eyes on this beauty you have to take a cruise out onto the water. Phillips Cruises offer a wonderful 26 glacier cruise where you will pass by this incredible waterfall!
Beloit Falls also slides down the face of a glacier landing into the waters of Prince William Sound. Beloit Glacier is also located in Wittier, Alaska, and can only be viewed from the water. Read more about what it looks like up close and person on Live Travel Teach’s website.
Virgin Creek Falls doesn't need a cruise or kayak to get to, it's just a short hike in! The waterfall is elegant, beautiful, and tucked away in the wilderness of Girdwood, Alaska. Read more about the trail to access these beautiful falls on the AllTrails listing.
Another waterfall in Whittier, Alaska to visit is the stunning Rookery Falls, named after the kittiwake rookery that reside here. Check out more photos of this gorgeous waterfall and rookery on Flickr.
Blackstone Falls is another glacial falls in Whittier, Alaska. Blackstone Glacier creates one of the more impressive falls off the face of glaciers into the Kenai Peninsula and is also only viewed by boat. You can get to this waterfall on the Glacier Quest Cruise out of Whittier on Phillips Cruises.
Aren’t these beautiful waterfalls in Alaska absolutely breathtaking? What did you think? Which one is your favorite? Share your falls photos with us in the comments below!
Alaska has 43 waterfalls significant enough in size and impression to have been named, according to the United States Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System. However, due to the snow melt every year, there are countless small waterfalls all around the state that cascade off of the sides of the mountains. You’ll spot them during spring and summer, feeding into the rivers and streams that make their way to lakes or the ocean.
Can you drive up to any waterfalls?
Yes! Two of the most impressive waterfalls, Horsetail Falls and Bridal Veil Falls, are easy to see and located right on the Richardson Highway. They are just a few miles outside of Valdez, Alaska, and they pull in thousands of visitors every year. There is a generously sized parking lot where you can pull over and gaze at these waterfalls up close. Valdez is known as “The Land of the Waterfalls,” and these two waterfalls and beautiful testaments to that namesake.
Casea Peterson grew up archery hunting, fishing, and camping throughout the Pacific Northwest. Motivated by her love for the outdoors she moved to Alaska to attend school and to spend time exploring the last frontier. If she doesn’t have a pen in hand or her nose in a book, she can be found out on a lake or up in the woods around a fire with friends.
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