At this point, you really start to see this area come to life in depth and dimension, breaking out from the flat perspective you get from the observation deck above. The little wonders and discoveries are completely obscured when you’re not in the heart of it. As a spectator, it’s easy to check your phone and move on to the next point of interest, but for those of us below, it felt like we had all the time in the world to explore our new playground. Cliff jumping anyone? From the slot canyons, we climbed onto the natural platforms high above the water. One after the other we fearlessly dove into the dark green water to beat the heat of the day. Going up to the very mouth of the waterfall is a push into the perfect storm. If you dare paddle hard enough through the churning water—and we highly recommend you do—you’d be lucky to give your paddle board a bath. These falls are a natural power house, and quite literally untouchable.
As you stand gawking at the base of the falls towering 212 feet above you, you’re certain to forget the rest of the world. We forgot about the choppy water. We forgot we were standing on a paddleboard. It was a rush of adrenaline, but it was one of the freshest feelings mother nature can offer; an awareness of life, overloading the senses with pure serenity. #earthporn
