A missing Washington woman was found alive in Olympic National Park on Sunday, four days after she became separated from her backpacking companions.

Waterfalls soothe us with their sounds, inspire our imaginations by their very presence, and, even refresh us, on occasion, with their cool spray. From the Pacific Northwest to the Eastern Seaboard, these cascades if water – named and unnamed – populate the National Park System. See how much you know about national park waterfalls, and maybe learn a little something, too.

Washington's National Park Fund has been working with staff at Mount Rainier National Park to make the park more welcoming and inviting to the Pacific Northwest's Latinx community.

Olympic National Park, on Washington state’s Olympic Peninsula, offers a little bit of everything for the visitor: Pacific coast beaches, lush rain forests, and rugged mountains. It’s a large park with plenty to do, and the Traveler’s Checklist can help you plan your trip to make the most of your time exploring this park.