About Yosemite Falls: Yosemite Falls cascades down a granite cliff in three connected sections: an upper fall, a middle cascade, and a lower fall. Carved out by glaciers thousands of years ago, it roars with snowmelt every spring, then often dries to a trickle by late summer. Sometimes Forms a Natural Ice Cone — Freezing spray can build a giant cone of ice each winter.

Location: Yosemite National Park, California, USA · Height: 739 m (2,425 ft) across upper, middle & lower sections The tallest waterfall in North America. · Water Flow: Roars in spring, often dries by late summer · Fed By: Yosemite Creek · Formation: Carved by ancient glaciers through granite cliffs · Countries: United States · Wildlife: Peregrine falcons nesting on the granite cliffs · Notable Feature: The tallest waterfall in North America · World Rank: Tallest waterfall in North America