I started keeping my waterfall record about in May 2009, though I had been visiting waterfalls for some time before that. The first waterfall I ever visited was Tahquamenon Falls in the Upper Peninusla of Michigan way back when. After that, I really didn’t see many waterfalls until 2006. Even then, the love of waterfalls didn’t really kick in until 2007. After that, I started traveling more, and waterfalls became a focus of my wanderings. I discovered that where there are waterfalls there are many other cool, unexpected things.
It helps that I love traveling. I love flying and airports. I love exploring the earth beneath me (and far above me). I love the amazing diversity of America’s landscapes, from the cloudy but green Pacific Ocean, to the rugged Mountain West, to the water-centric Great Lakes region.
When I’m not traveling elsewhere, I’m often still exploring Michigan. I love looking for and identifying wildflowers, especially those found in Michigan. I’m at the mercy of the season when visiting other states, but here in Michigan, I’m around for all four distinctly dramatic seasons.
In my spare time, I’m teaching others. I’m a scientist by nature, which defines how I view waterfalls, wildflowers, and the world around me. I got my Bachelor’s degree in chemistry in 2006 at Michigan State University. In 2010, I finished my Master’s degree in chemistry at Central Michigan University. I’ve focused on teaching chemistry at the college level. I’ve been working at Delta College, and am a full-time instructor in the chemistry department.
I hope you’ll find my blog useful. I decided to start it after searching for many waterfalls and either discovering that the directions were either incomplete or rather poor. I’ve tried to be more descriptive when I feel it will help you find the waterfall you’re searching for. I don’t go for ranking waterfalls, as I think ranking waterfalls is WILDLY subjective. Just because a waterfall is tall or wide does not mean it is automatically better than the smallest of waterfalls.
I have given you what I believe is my assessment of the difficulty of the hike to the waterfall, if there is one. I have to admit that is still subjective, as I’ve discovered myself. A moderate hike in one state does NOT necessarily correlate to a moderate hike in another state. The “moderate” hike to Seven Falls dealt with annoying ups-and-downs, while the “moderate” hike to Alamere Falls in California was surprisingly enjoyable. I’ve tried to give you my general feeling about the accessibility.
Thanks for the list … this will be a great resource for my next waterfall hiking vacation. I hope that you come back to Minnesota … Cascade, Gooseberry and Tettegouche are really great, however, you have missed some of my favorites on the North Shore. (Check out Caribou in the Spring, High Falls Grand Portage, and Temperance)
I hope to visit the North Shore again soon. I have visited Caribou Falls (one of my favorites in MN) and High Falls on the Portage River. I just haven’t posted them yet, but they’re coming!
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Greetings: I have also visited water falls in the UP of Michigan and would like to exchange experiences on e-mail. Please respond. Kovacs
First of all love your blog. I too think waterfalls are amazing, great blog and awesome photos.
I haven’t really been to any of the places on your list, but it looks like a lot of fun. If you’re looking for a new place to explore, go to hawaii. Although I haven’t been on any other hikes outside of the islands, so I don’t have any other off island hikes to compare it too. But I honestly believe it’s very different environment that’ll be a good experience for you to explore.
I was planning on visiting Hawaii just a few months ago, and then some things came up during the summer that prevented me from visiting. I was really disappointed, but that just gives me a reason to keep wanting to head out there. I’m hoping that I’ll be able to head out the next time I have vacation time!
Well before you do come, check out this blog http://www.unrealhawaii.com/, this is what inspired me to explore the islands and go hiking more.
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I am enjoying your blog!! thank you for sharing!
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Although I don’t think I’ll ever get any use out of the information and tips your blog provides, I enjoy the smart writing and the often great photos. I guess I also just like waterfalls – we don’t really have any where I live.
Anyway, thank you for doing this.
Nice site!