Plan A Visit To Grand Falls, Missouri’s Beautifully Blue Waterfall

Mother Nature certainly knows how to create masterpieces, doesn’t she? Just look at the many mountains, lakes, and waterfalls in Missouri. Visiting waterfalls, in particular, is one of the most fun things to do in Missouri – from hiking to Mina Sauk Falls, the tallest waterfall in Missouri, to taking a dip in the pool into which Grand Falls in Missouri falls. There's so much fun to be had in the blue waters of these natural wonders in Missouri.

Grand Falls, tucked in Joplin, is an ideal destination, whether you’re looking to cool down in the summer or for a bit of peace and quiet in the middle of winter.

Dropping into a beautiful pool of water, which sometimes boasts a bluish color, Grand Falls is the largest natural waterfall that continuously flows.

Park in the small parking lot, just a short walk from the falls. If you're short on time, you can admire and snap photos of Grand Falls from your car.

While Grand Falls drops just 12 feet, it measures 163 feet across, making it a spectacular backdrop for photos and selfies.

The majestic waterfall is an especially popular spot in the summer, when Missourians and visitors stop by to wade in the cool water and to climb the rocks.

(If you plan on climbing the rocks or swimming, wear appropriate shoes.)

Even if you don’t want to wade in the water, bring a chair along, plop it down on the sidelines, and admire the water as it cascades down.

For a quieter yet breathtakingly beautiful experience, stop by Grand Falls to watch the sunrise or the sunset, to see it flanked by foliage in the fall, and to snap photos of it frozen in the winter.

Visit Joplin's official website or their Facebook page for more information.

Have you been to Grand Falls in Missouri? What’s your favorite thing about the waterfall? Or are there any other Missouri waterfalls that we absolutely must cover? Let us know in the comments!  If you really love waterfalls, gas up the car and head out on the ultimate waterfall road trip in Missouri.