Yosemite Waterfalls

Fall Head Over Heels with Yosemite Waterfalls

Waterfalls are physical formations of the earth in the form of flowing water from an edge of a cliff down to a river or lake. These are located in between massive rocks or in between mountains where rapid erosion occurs. Also, one of the causes of the formation of waterfalls is the melting off of glaciers. The process of glaciation eventually led to the formation of running streams. This process has caused the formation of the large Yosemite Waterfalls in Yosemite Valley.

Yosemite Valley is not only rich with forests and meadows. Yosemite Waterfalls complete the elements present of an artist's painting. These waterfalls draw individuals near like metals to a magnet. These waterfalls not only complete the picture, but give movement and life as well.

The Yosemite Waterfalls comprise the eight large and very beautiful waterfalls. These are the Upper Yosemite Falls, Lower Yosemite Falls, Nevada Falls, Vernal Falls, Illilouette Falls, Bridalveil Falls, Ribbon Falls and lastly the Silver Strand Falls. The Upper Yosemite Falls measures 1430 feet with the Yosemite Creek as its watercourse. The Lower Yosemite Falls is comparatively lesser in height than Upper Yosemite Falls. It measures only 320 feet with the same Yosemite Creek as its watercourse. The Nevada Falls is the most isolated among the major waterfalls measuring 594 feet with the Merced River as its watercourse. The Vernal Falls is broad and square measuring 317 feet with the Merced River as its waterway. The least appreciated of some tourist is the Illilouette Falls which can't be seen from any road and measures 370 feet with the Illiloutte Creek as its watercourse.

Another stream of the Yosemite Waterfalls is the famous Bridalveil Falls which measures 620 feet and has the Bridalveil Creek as its channel. The Ribbon Falls has a measurement of 1612 feet in height and the Ribbon Creek serves as its watercourse. Finally, the Silver Strand Falls measures 1170 feet with the Meadow Brook as its waterway.

The Yosemite Waterfalls are as welcoming as the other magnificent spots of the valley. Tourists interested in hiking over the top of the waterfalls and enjoying the view just right below can have a pleasant time admiring these waterfalls. Although the Nevada Falls prohibits hikers from swimming in the pool of water, the beauty of the falls is mesmerizing to the eyes. The waterfalls attract all kinds of people and the invitation to appreciate its splendor is open to all.