Tag: river

Riverboats on the Rhine

We went to watch the spectacular Festival of Lights in Cologne. It’s a firework display along the Rhine river and a constant stream of boats were making their…

Waterfall Between Continents

At Þingvellir National Park, Öxaráfoss pours into the gap between the western side of the Eurasian and eastern side of the North American tectonic plates. Location: Thingvellir National…

Gullfoss

The powerful Gullfoss can be visited from both sides of the river. This photo is taken from the west side. The scale and power of this waterfall is…

Kirkufellsfoss

Likely the most photographed waterfall in Iceland due to the stunning Kirkufell Mountain in the background. Location: Grundarfjordur, Iceland

Waterfall of the Gods

The beautiful Goðafoss, the waterfall of the gods. Location: Northeastern Region, Iceland

Kolugljúfur Waterfall

This pretty little waterfall is on the Víðidalsá river near Kolugil Farm. It’s visible from the highway bridge where the calm waters of the valley plunge into a…

Random Roadside Waterfall

I’m sure this waterfall has a name but we just named it One Thousand One. Or was it Two Thousand One? Location: West Coast Region, Iceland

Skógafoss

Skógafoss is 25 m wide and plunges 60 m to a pool that you can walk right up to – of course you’re going to get wet! Location:…

Grassy Pastures

Next to the abundant sheep, horses are the most common animal seen grazing in the vast grassy pastures around Iceland. Location: South Region, Iceland

Mt. Fitzwilliam

When the spectacular Berg Lake trail is crowded to the limit, hikers can take a quick drive to the Mt. Fitzwilliam trailhead and get into the backcountry without…