What waterfall is the 8th wonder of the world?

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, California. Burney Falls is a year-round 129 foot waterfall that is fed from an underground spring. The spectacular waterfall was allegedly nicknamed, The Eighth Wonder of the World by the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909).



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McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, California. Burney Falls is a year-round 129 foot waterfall that is fed from an underground spring. The spectacular waterfall was allegedly nicknamed, The Eighth Wonder of the World by the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909).

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Before you fancy a dip in the water that fills the pool below the falls, you should know the water is quite cold year-round, and rarely rises above 42 degrees even in the heat of Summer. Since these falls are fed from underground springs, the water is crystal clear and clean with vivd blue hues.

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Today's Niagara Rivermouth sea temperature is 49 °F.

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The Seven Wonders of the World are a group of places around the globe that are considered to be of great importance. These are: The Colosseum in Italy, Petra in Jordan, Chichén Itzá in Mexico, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, Machu Picchu in Peru, Taj Mahal in India and The Great Wall of China.

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While there is no 'official' seven wonders of the world list, Niagara Falls is commonly listed amongst various lists as a seventh wonder, as a candidate for the 'natural wonders of the world', or as an honorary 8th wonder of the world.

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Never swim or wade upstream near a waterfall, even if the water appears shallow and calm. The currents close to the falls could pull swimmers over the edge.

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Great Pyramid of Giza, in El Giza, Egypt, the earliest of the wonders to be completed, as well as the only one that still exists in the present day. Colossus of Rhodes, in the harbor of the city of Rhodes, on the Greek island of the same name.

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Of the original Seven Wonders of the World, only one—the Great Pyramids of Giza—still exists.

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The Seven Wonders of the World are a group of places around the globe that are considered to be of great importance. These are: The Colosseum in Italy, Petra in Jordan, Chichén Itzá in Mexico, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, Machu Picchu in Peru, Taj Mahal in India and The Great Wall of China.

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The Eiffel Tower is not considered one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. It was a finalist in the contest held by the New 7 Wonders Foundation, however, it was not selected.

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25 Natural Wonders From Around The World You Need To See At Least Once
  • Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia. ...
  • Grand Canyon, Arizona. ...
  • Zhangjiajie, China. ...
  • Aurora Borealis, Iceland. ...
  • Krem Liat Prah Cave, India. ...
  • Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. ...
  • Mount Everest, border of Nepal and China. ...
  • The Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone, Wyoming.


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Pyramids of Giza, the oldest of the wonders and the only one of the seven substantially in existence today.

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Scientists believe they have finally discovered the Eighth Wonder Of The World in New Zealand, buried by a massive volcanic eruption. Now, 131 years since the natural wonder of the world disappeared, scientists have likely found the location of New Zealand's magical pink and white terraces of Lake Rotomahana.

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Scientists believe they have finally discovered the “Eighth Wonder Of The World” in New Zealand, buried by a massive volcanic eruption. Now, 131 years since the natural wonder of the world disappeared, scientists have likely found the location of New Zealand's magical pink and white terraces of Lake Rotomahana.

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People do not recommend swimming in the Niagara River, nor is it allowed in most areas. The river has strong currents, turbulent rapids, and unpredictable undertows, especially in the Lower Niagara River below Niagara Falls.

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On August 18th 1954, teenagers, Ted Mercier, Joseph Hawryluk and Graham Scott swam across the Niagara River from the Canadian shore near Seneca Street to the American shore approximately 400 yards (the length of 4 football fields) downstream.

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