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Ahh Waterfalls--Nature's Biggest Wonders!

Want to know about one of natures greatest wonders? Want to know the secret behind waterfall's benefits? Why there is a reason why I like waterfalls? Why I find them calming! Why waterfalls are relaxing and are a great stress reliever. Why they are also great to watch!

I always thought there was something to watching waterfalls and I've recently found out there are therapeutic benefits to being near waterfalls. It has to do with the thousands of negative hydrogen ions created by splitting water molecules. This increases the Serotonin level on the blood and Serotonin is thought to play an important part in shaping mood. Now in addition to waterfall benefits, there are more reasons, see below, why I like waterfalls. And if I can't get to a waterfall, Lincoln Center has always done the trick for me. I just like waterfalls. When I watch one of natures greatest wonders, I feel happy and strong.

Now if I was to actually visit waterfalls to experience the secret behind their benefits, here is one place I would definitely go Rainforest Waterfalls in Australia. Take a Waterfall Picture tour for free! View the waterfalls! Have a blast and enjoy!

Waterfall Tours in the United States

Miller's Land of Waterfalls: Join waterfall guide Craig Miller for a tour of some of the most unique waterfalls in Transylvania County and in the surrounding area.
Yellowstone Geysers and Waterfalls Tour: The Geyser and Waterfall Tour gives you the opportunity to view some of the most unique sights in the world. You will spend most of your Yellowstone tour traveling through a caldera area that is classified as an active volcano.
Agate Falls in Ontonagon County, Michigan: Agate Falls are located on the Middle Branch of the Ontonagon River in Ontonagon County. Right on M-28, at Joseph. F. Oravec Roadside Park four miles west of Trout Creek. you can park and walk at short trail to overlook the falls.
Tibbets Fall in Baraga County, Michigan: Tibbets Falls is a series of three to four foot drops. From US 141/M-28 about 2 miles west of Covington go north on Plains Road, a blacktop road, for about 3 miles to the Sturgeon River. Continue past the river a short distance until Plains Road takes a sharp right turn.
Noname Falls, Tioga River in Baraga County, Michigan: The Unnamed Falls, Tioga River are located on the Tioga River about three and a half miles west of Nestoria off US-41. The waterfall is a series of short drops totaling around ten foot. There is a roadside park here on US-41 and a short path takes you on a five minute walk south along the river to the falls.
Area Waterfalls in Maggie Valley, NC: Seven Waterfalls in NC to view on this site. For more information call the Park Service 828-877-3350.
Oahu's Manoa Waterfall Hiking Tours, Honolulu, HI: Oahu's Manoa Waterfall Hiking Tour from Honolulu -- This adventure will fulfill all your fantasies about Hawaii's lush rainforests, giant ferns, cascading tropical waterfalls, picturesque streams and unique species that can be found nowhere else on Earth.
Maunawili Falls in Hawaii: Watch the video on Maunawili Falls.

Travel - Explore Niagara Falls

Photo by Keith Levit available on Art.com
ART PRINTS - Art.com!

Special Magazine Article by A Gates: According to A Gates, visiting the Niagara Falls is a destination like no other and it is an awesome vacation destination.

Lincoln Center Water Foutain

My best and cheapest therapy for depression!

Years ago, when I was depressed or felt sad, the closest substitute for a waterfall was the water fountain at Lincoln Center. I would sit by the fountains for hours and people watch as I wished for better days.

The longer I sat by the fountain and watch people walk by, the better I felt. I visualize things getting better for me. Until it became crystal clear that the possibility of better days were not too far off! Then I would leave with renewed hope.

Whenever, I was depressed or sad again, I was back at the water fountain at Lincoln Center with my same ritual. Now I understand, this is definitely the result of the negative ions effect on the Serotonin levels on the blood.

Water Fountains at Lincoln Center

Because of creative common issues, I curated a gallery featuring my favorite photos of the Water
Fountain at Lincoln Center. Feel free to visit and comment!

Waterfall Health Benefits

Waterfall health benefits are related to:

These are the basic health benefits on http://www.health-benefit-of-water.com/waterfalls.html. Read more about the related benefits listed below in more detail!

Art therapy
Sound therapy
Refreshing and purifying the air
Stimulation of the vital energy

Did You Know?

There are other positive factors of waterfalls and fountains.

In addtion, to the information listed below, another source of negative ions is at your home when you take a shower or bath. The daily use of showers and baths cleans and balances your body energy.

Waterfalls and fountains are very good envrionment enhancement because they are at the same time soothing and energizing.
The sound and motion of gurgling water activates the life energy and adds humidity to a dry room, helping to balance the health and wealth energy.
By increasing the Serotonin level on the blood, negative ions generated by waterfalls can treat cases of mild to moderate depression.

ADG Waterfalls Gallery

Featured print by Raymond Gehman available on Art.com.
Check out ADG Waterfalls Gallery at Art.com

Reason 1:Why I Like Waterfalls!

Waterfalls are powerful yet tranquil and peaceful!

Reason 2: Why I Like Waterfalls!

Waterfalls are also fascinating to watch

and the sound is so soothing!

And in addition to Waterfalls here's some info on water fountains:

Important!

Religious Meditation

"Interesting!"

Water features were prominent in monasteries and abbeys as a way for people to feel peace and be able to meditate on their life. Most were placed in the center of a courtyard where anyone could come, sit, and think about their life with God.

Garden Statues and Fountains in Monasteries

FOUNTAINS

Set your spiritual sanctuary for meditation

Indoor fountains help set a calming, natural tone for yoga meditation, Zen and Tai Chi. According to Feng Shui philosophy, water fountains represent the flow of life and the constant changes that take place in our everyday lives.
If you are a student of meditation, you might want to place a fountain in your meditation area to enhance your creative process. Fountains are also a wonderful stress reliever. By connecting them with natural elements such as water, plants and stones, you rejuvenate your spirit with the inspiring landscape.

Have Your Own Indoor Waterfall

You can enjoy your indoor waterfall in the comfort of your home!

Your indoor waterfall can be placed :

in your living room on a end table

on your living room wall

as a floor stand in your living room

on your nightstand by your bed

in your kitchen

on your bathroom counter

on your desk in your home or at your office

Yet, Is Global Warming Destroying Our Waterfalls?

Read the The Future of Waterfalls and find out how Global Warming and Climate Change are affecting waterfalls and the quality of waterfall travel.

Reason 3: Why I Like Waterfalls!

Waterfalls are so magnificent, immense and beautiful!

But, Global Warming affects every aspect of our environment! Help save our waterfalls by helping to save the rainforest!

Experience Peace

by bkshasha

This video is AWESOME! In addition to the waterfall in the background, this video is relaxing and peaceful! It is as the title suggest a "Waterfall Meditating Experience!"

Waterfalls are nature's biggest wonder, what your say?

"Swirls of antique stained glass, blazes of brass, forests of carved wood and waterfalls of crystal combine to make up the city's most fabulously festive interior."

~Mimi Sheraton

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RinchenChodron Mar 18, 2012 @ 1:56 pm | delete

Yes, I knew about the negative ions. Great job on this lens.

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Meloramus Sep 30, 2010 @ 2:02 pm | delete

Absolutely lovely! Waterfalls are beautiful things.

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Obscure_Treasures Aug 21, 2010 @ 11:47 am | delete

Very nice photography & Very nice lens! Thanks for all the good links and information. 5*

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d-artist Jul 18, 2010 @ 2:06 pm | delete

I love waterfalls, the sight, the sound, the smell...nice lens!

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sukkran Jan 23, 2010 @ 4:52 am | delete

i too love waterfalls. lovely page with beautiful pictures.
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