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"Cascade Corner" in Yellowstone National Park is aptly named, what with its many waterfalls and cascades of the Bechler River. According to park historian Lee Whittlesey in "Yellowstone Place Names," the region was named by explorer W.C.
You definitely have to put some effort in to reach it, but Colonnade Falls on the Bechler River is definitely worth that effort!
The two falls were named in 1885, and while there's no record as to why, speculation by Yellowstone National Park historian Lee Whittlesey is that "it probably referred either to the nearby columnar basalt layers or to the fact that there were two waterfalls. A colonnade is a series or row of columns placed at regular intervals."
The upper fall measures 35 feet top to bottom, while the lower falls is 67 feet tall.
The National Parks RVing Guide, aka the Essential RVing Guide To The National Parks, is the definitive guide for RVers seeking information on campgrounds in the National Park System where they can park their rigs. It's available for free for both iPhones and Android models.
This app is packed with RVing specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 parks.
You'll also find stories about RVing in the parks, some tips if you've just recently turned into an RVer, and some planning suggestions. A bonus that wasn't in the previous eBook or PDF versions of this guide are feeds of Traveler content: you'll find our latest stories as well as our most recent podcasts just a click away.
So whether you have an iPhone or an Android, download this app and start exploring the campgrounds in the National Park System where you can park your rig.
