Latest waterfalls news
Tourist caught scooting along log over waterfall at Glacier National Park (where drowning is a leading cause of death)
The NPS warns visitors never to walk or play on slippery logs and rocks near moving water
Hiker dies trying to retrieve fallen camera tripod above waterfall
The young woman lost her footing and slipped down a slope, then fell into a water hole
Tourist leads small child onto cliff above raging waterfall at Olympic National Park
In a video, other visitors can be heard shouting at the woman to get her child off the rocks
Hiker caught climbing safety barrier at Upper Yosemite Falls for a better view
The Upper Falls Trail is one of Yosemite's most popular routes, but the NPS warns of steep drops, sandy soil, and crumbly rock
Yellowstone tourist dodges safety barriers to lead child to brink of raging waterfall
The woman was caught on camera taking her young child right to the edge of the Upper Falls
9 safety tips for waterfall hikes
Waterfall hikes make up some of the best of spring adventures, but they can pose some unique risks for hikers, too
Watch thoughtless Yellowstone tourist goofing off above raging waterfall
The man pretends he's about to dive into the park's Upper Falls, where water crashes down 110 feet
Flip-flop wearing hiker has lucky escape after slipping 30ft down Utah waterfall
The accident highlights the importance of wearing proper footwear when exploring, the fire department said
