Do waterfalls freeze? If they freeze, how about in Minnesota? Katie and I went to a partially frozen Minnehaha Falls back in 2013, so I have seen a frozen waterfall. Seeing such powerful water frozen in action is amazing! Last weekend it was Bailie and Madison’s turn to experience a frozen waterfall.
The weather on Saturday when they went to Minnehaha Falls was a balmy -11 Fahrenheit at midday! My sisters were wearing their boots too keep their paws safe, and their visit was short. Mom didn’t take a lot of time with photos because she didn’t want to have her gloves off too long. It’s hard/almost impossible to use the camera with bulky gloves.
You may remember, last summer my sisters visited Minnehaha Creek out by Gramma’s house. The creek actually winds around and ends up dumping into the Minnehaha Falls. Except for the area under the bridge, the creek was frozen. When Katie and I visited, we took a photo of the creek as running water in this exact same spot!
My sisters turned around to head for the falls and came upon the sign stating, “Danger Falls Ahead Do Not Enter.” With all the snow and ice, who would suspect there is a waterfall just ahead. It is a dangerous situation.
Approaching the first viewing area of the falls, my sisters put their paws up on the rock barrier to have a look. They were quite amazed as it is an impressive sight! I think they were a bit scared of the whole thing!
Before moving on, they had a little chat about what they were seeing. Madison had a panic moment, thinking maybe the drinking fountain at home might freeze with all the cold weather. Bailie assured her things indoor don’t freeze if the heat is working. So far the heat is working.
The walls and barriers around the falls area made it difficult for Mom to get photos of my sisters with the falls in the background. She took some of only the falls so you can really see how it looks. Mom also wanted to get a shot of all three of them together, but no one was around who could take a photo. Imagine that? Only -11, and not a lot of people at the falls…my mom is silly!
Can you imagine how much water is frozen there? In the photos on the post from when Katie and I visited, it is interesting as you see it in defrosting mode.
There are several stairs that go down to the falls but they are blocked off. Bailie wanted to go down, but Mom said “no.” We saw several people down there trying to go behind the frozen water. Every time it freezes, it is always a problem and sometimes they have to actually rescue people because it is so dangerous. Mom is a rule breaker, but not when it involves safety, and/or the police…thank dog!
The best photo Mom could get of my sisters was this one. It is a bit farther away from the falls, but they are still visible in the background. My sisters didn’t want to sit because the ground was cold, which was another photography issue.
After about fifteen minutes of viewing fun and photos, it was time to head back to the car to warm up. On the way back, they took one last photo by the park building. Maybe we will go back in the summer, but it is always so crowded then. We are not fans of crowds. Have you seen a frozen waterfall? You might want to add it to your bucket list!
Wow, seeing water falls frozen really IS something else! Very impressive what Mother Nature is capable of – and I don’t blame you for not wanting to take your gloves off for too long in that kind of weather.
Everything is so stiff, the dogs don’t hold still very well, and hands freeze fast, so fast photography is all I was up for, but it was fun.
You guys are crazy. I would be home in front of the fire place. More my speed.
The first day or two it seems unbearable, but we adjust fast and the sun always shines which helps it feel a bit warmer. Our neighbors always make fun of us because we are the only ones out walking in this weather and Mom doesn’t even wear a hat, just a headband and doesn’t zip her coat up all the way either. Winter lovers!
Very cool…errrrr maybe cold. Brrrrr. The falls look interesting though. Like a big gaping mouth with sharp teeth.
You would take amazing photos of it, but since you despise the cold, that won’t happen!
Oh brrrrrr, that is just way too cold! It’s in the low 20s here.
We’re excited for today because it will be +10 for the first time in 8 days. It will feel so warm and I’m sure we will be outside a lot. It’s all a matter of what your body is used to.
very good shots Emma. I’m glad your mom goes outside of the box except for safety and police. We have a bubble fountain at church that mostly froze but you can see the water bubbling up inside of the frozen domes. Mom won’t let us climb on it or go near it. She thinks I’m nuts because I love the cold. Maybe I could come live with you girls. I’m neutered. I was born in Colorado. I know tricks. I would like to do nose work. Mom is too laid up by those concussions she keeps getting to play with us much. your friend, Elbe
You boys should try nose work. It is a wonderful sport for dogs and people of all ages. I bet you would all do well.
The falls are beautiful when frozen. I can’t believe you were out in that cold.
We are always out walking, no matter how cold, just shorter walks. After a day or two, one adjusts.
Just curious and concerned. Be careful in that cold.
That is insanely cold! We are freezing in the teens because we don’t really have clothes for such stupid temperatures. Did Mother Nature forget we are in the south? BOL! Mom saw your waterfall on the news and told us it was where you live. The Red River froze here back in the early 80’s! We don’t have waterfalls. I would snuggle with you if I could. XXOO Bentley
Being out in the subzero cold is amazing! Everything sounds and looks different, but coming in to warm up and snuggle is really wonderful! Too bad you are not here for the snuggle part!
Emma these pictures are amazing! Your sisters look great, but it looks so cold!!! Those waterfalls are wild. I tell ya–this winter thing is crazy. It’s cold here too, but not like that. We want to head out walking just the same, which is making mom a little crazy. But we love to walk!! Great photos, Emma, awesome post! Hope the wild ones warmed up right away! have a great day, your doodle friend Dash
The wild ones are out in the yard all the time racing around, and we all go for our walks, but they are only 20 minutes or so with the subzero weather. We are winter lovers! It is going to be a heat wave of plus temps on the weekend.
I give you credit freezing your butts off to take those beautiful photos! I will wait til it’s at least back in the 20s lol
Today it will be +10, and that will feel like summer after so many subzero days. We all love the cold and Mom actually missed it the ten years she lived in Germany.
Beautiful photos, which I enjoyed seeing from the warmth of my living room. 😉 We’re having a week of evenings in the 20s here–not quite -11, but very unusual for us. The water in our outside water bowl was frozen all day yesterday. It totally blew Tallulah’s mind! Stay warm, friends, and be safe.
Frozen water outside is always a problem. Some people have heated bowls, but we just go inside if we are thirsty. Stay warm!
Oh wow that is COLD! It’s super cold here (for us anyways) at about 20 degrees. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a frozen waterfall before.
We find a lot of odd things going on here in the cold of winter 🙂
That is really amazing! We don’t feel so adventurous when it’s that cold…but I know it does not scare your Mom any! Today it got to almost 10 above zero and we got outside for the first time in several days. Tomorrow will be even warmer so the snowshoes will be coming out – finally!
It was ten yesterday and my sisters spent a lot of time in the yard. Today we are headed back down for two days, but then the twenties on the weekend! It will feel so warm! Enjoy your snowshoes.
Dat are so gorgeous!
It totally changes the whole look, and it is pretty cool to see.
Stunningly beautiful! My mom says she has seen Niagra Falls jammed up with ice. She says it was pawesome. XOXO, Sparkle
It is pretty amazing to see. The news showed Niagara Falls also starting to freeze. We would love to see that, but it is a bit far to drive for photos!
Wow!! The waterfall looks soooo cool all frozen!
xoxo,
Jakey, Arty & Rosy
It is pretty neat we think!
Wow very cool and beautiful.
It definitely changes the look of a waterfall.
Wagnificient!
Love the photos; how brave you all were to risk being frozen alive 😉
Pawsome!
Nose nudges,
CEO Olivia
Being out in that cold for short stints is actually really refreshing.
It looks beautiful, we love our falls and have had at least 2 years when they were frozen solid.
It brings a whole new look which is really neat to see.