Pixley Falls is one of the less known US waterfalls located in Pixley Falls State Park. When getting ready for visiting the area, we came across no such a place, so stumbling across was a pleasant surprise! Driving through the park to the waterfall was already amazing: The byways winds in-between picturesque hills until it…
Salmon River Falls is a beautiful waterfall you can see all year around. We visited in winter / early spring and it was amazing! Here’s our own footage of the waterfall: How do I get to Salmon River Falls? Salmon River Falls is located near Town of Orwell, in Oswego County, NY. Use this link…
Lyons Falls is one of those roadside wonders that no one really talks about. Lyons Falls is located in Lewis County, New York. The waterfall has been a power dam, and there’s still a hydro-electric plant operating there, thought the plan is to remove the structures from the river (yay!) How High is Lyons Falls?…
Watkins Glen Park is by far one of the most beautiful places in NY. Its narrow 400-feet high gorge is beautifully carved by a creek and a few waterfalls. In winter though, the most beautiful gorge trail is closed, so to be able to see all the magical beauty of the frozen park you have…
Finger Lakes region is rich in waterfalls but there are just a couple that are roadside. Hector Falls is a dramatic waterfall located just a few miles north of Watkins Glen. The waterfall seems to pop up out from nowhere as you drive by and looks very dramatic. One of the most unique things about…
Letchworth State Park, also referred to as Grand Canyon of the East, has a few huge waterfalls with Upper Falls not being the highest of them but definitely the most romantic one. The Upper Falls is horseshoe shaped and there’s a picturesque railroad bridge stretching immediately above it – both of which make the waterfall…
High Falls is located in Rochester, New York. The waterfall used to power flour mills and industries, and today it is still used to produce hydroelectric power Genesee River is known by its huge waterfalls, and this one happens to be right inside the city! High Falls looks quite dramatic against the industrial background, especially…
Plotter Kill Falls is one of the hidden gem of Capital District, NY. The waterfall (actually there are three waterfalls there) is located in near Rotterdam in Schenectady County, New York. The waterfall is located in the newly-renovated Plotter Kill Preserve. If you visited the preserve a couple of years ago and was disappointed in…
Kaaterskill Falls is one of the most famous (and deadliest!) waterfalls in New York. Located in Catskill Mountains, Kaaterskill Falls consists of two majestic drops, the upper one higher than the lower one. Kaaterskill Falls teds to be very crowded, especially in late spring and summer. We went there in late November, and there were…
Stony Kill Falls is a less popular waterfall than Awosting Falls but it is no less impressive. Hidden in the forest among the impressive rocks (as the name suggests), the waterfall makes an unforgettable impression. Stony Kill Falls is located in Minnewaska State Park (its northwestern edge). How High is Stony Kill Falls? Stony Kill…
Awosting Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in Minnewaska State Park in the Hudson Valley. The waterfall is formed by the Peters Kill which is a wonder to observe in itself. How High is Awosting Falls? Awosting Falls is 70 feet (21 meters) high. While not being one of the tallest of NY waterfalls, Awosting…
Syracuse, NY, is a city in New York State that has a lot to see and experience. Most people know it as one of the most snowiest destinations in the US, which is true. Syracuse is also rich in outdoors adventures, and as many Finger Lakes locations, it’s known for its waterfalls. If you are…
