Unless you’ve been lucky enough to have been on an extended vacation over the past several weeks, you know it has been COLD in Kentucky. And not just a little cold. So cold, in fact, that ice has formed on large bodies of water and our state’s gorgeous waterfalls have also turned into frozen works of art. Chasing waterfalls is a favorite activity in the warmer months in the Bluegrass State, but thankfully a few brave (and bundled up) photographers were able to capture these natural wonders in their frigid state. Take a peek at what it looks like when every waterfall in Kentucky is frozen.
Kentucky’s largest waterfall, Cumberland Falls, looks like a scene straight out of the Arctic. The surrounding rocks, trees, and pool of water are covered in ice, making this “Niagara of the South” a sight to be seen!
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Dog Slaughter Falls is a favorite waterfall to seek out, as it runs down through the creek and rocks. Not much of it is running now, however, as ice appears to be crashing over the edge of the rock and piling up into a unique formation.
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The scene behind Dog Slaughter Falls shows you just how frozen this natural beauty really is (or was a few days ago!). A curtain of ice creates a frigid cave-like space.
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Overstreet Falls in Jessamine Creek Gorge is magnificent as large icicles drape along the rock. It’s almost as if the splashing water froze on impact and the result is magical.
@muddyadventurer
Falls of the Ohio is technically located just across the river in Indiana, but it’s known for the epic views of Louisville. The waterfall is a lovely feature and it’s even more mesmerizing in a frozen state.
@kentuckydrone
Princess Falls in McCreary County is one of many waterfalls in this beautiful area of Kentucky. After a good rain storm, this falls is quite magnificent and you could argue that it is also incredible after days of sub-freezing temperatures.
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Here’s another look behind a frozen waterfall at Julie Lynn Falls. The dripping icicles are nothing in comparison to the completely frozen falling water.
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This slow running falls near Barren River Lake is even slower moving now! The icy path winds through the woods and fallen leaves.
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This incredibly icy scene was captured on private property in Prospect, Kentucky. It’s even more proof of just how cold it has been and also how naturally beautiful Kentucky is any time of year.
@adamruok
And finally, this stunning photo was taken near Anglin Falls in Mt. Vernon. You get a true sense of the amount of ice and what the area would look like after a large rainfall, but in this case, it’s frozen in time.
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The temperatures are starting to rise in Kentucky, but it’s likely they will dip again before winter is over. Perhaps these photos have inspired you to do a little waterfall chasing this season! If you prefer the warmth, here’s a video that shows that these waterfalls (Flat Lick Falls in this case) will eventually return to their liquid state.
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@adamruok
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A post shared by JMarion (@513buckeye) on Jan 7, 2018 at 11:13am PST
A post shared by JMarion (@513buckeye) on Jan 7, 2018 at 11:13am PST
For more waterfall adventure in Kentucky, check out our waterfall road trip article here.
And a special thank you to the wonderful photographers who captured these icy scenes! Be sure to click on their names below each image to check out more of their work.
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