Punch Bowl Falls facts for kids
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Punch Bowl Falls on May 11, 2005.
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 Location in Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Coordinates | 45°37′19″N 121°53′36″W / 45.62183°N 121.89325°W |
| Type | Punchbowl |
| Total height | 35 feet (11 m) |
| Total width | 10 feet (3.0 m) |
| Watercourse | Eagle Creek |
Punch Bowl Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in Oregon, United States. You can find it on Eagle Creek, which flows into the famous Columbia River. This amazing waterfall is part of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
The waterfall is about 35 feet (11 m) tall, which is like a three-story building! It's also about 10 feet (3.0 m) wide. The water from Eagle Creek rushes through a narrow path. Then, it powerfully shoots into a wide, round area below. This area looks a lot like a large bowl used for serving punch, which is how the waterfall got its unique name.
Because of its special shape, Punch Bowl Falls even helped create a new way to describe waterfalls. Waterfalls that look like a punchbowl are now called "punchbowl" type waterfalls. This waterfall is not the same as another waterfall with the same name in Jasper National Park, Canada.
Exploring Nearby Waterfalls
The area around Punch Bowl Falls is full of other amazing waterfalls. If you enjoy seeing nature's power, you might like to visit some of these nearby spots along Eagle Creek:
- Metlako Falls
- High Bridge Falls
- Sorenson Falls
- Tish Creek Falls
- Twister Falls
Images for kids
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July afternoon in Punchbowl Falls
See also
In Spanish: Cascada de Punch Bowl para niños
