26 incredible waterfalls to visit in your lifetime

Waterfalls project the beauty and power of nature in ways that can leave a visitor in awe.

Some cascade lightly into trickling streams while others harness a speed and height that is simply mesmerizing.

We've put together a collection of 26 waterfalls from around the world that provide travelers with surreal scenery, incredible size, or unique shapes that won't be found anywhere else.

From the fairy tale-like setting of Romania's Bigar Waterfall to Minnesota's Minnehaha Falls, which freeze over into sublime formations in the winter, here are 26 waterfalls to cross off your bucket list.