Washington’s Sunbeam Falls Featured on Forever Stamp

Last month, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled 12 new Waterfall Forever stamps at the Canyon Visitor Education Center in Yellowstone National Park, WY.

Washington’s own Sunbeam Falls, photo by Kevin Schafer, is located in Mount Rainier National Park is one of the dozen waterfalls featured. 

A post about Sunbeam Falls by OnlyInOurState.com provides suggestions for some gorgeous Washington state waterfalls that you can view by taking just a short walk, including Sunbeam Falls. Here is what they say about Sunbeam and other easy-access Washington state waterfalls:

A long hike to a stunning hidden waterfall is pretty special, but sometimes you are in the mood for a quick leisurely walk with easy rewards. Or, maybe even a drive-up waterfall that you can see from a scenic outlook. If you’ve been looking for easy-access waterfalls in Washington you are in luck. There are several beautiful waterfalls hiding in plain sight, most of which take just a short walk to reach. Whether you’re not much of a hiker, have little ones in tow, or just don’t feel like going on a strenuous trek, these 10 easy-to-reach falls should definitely be on your list of things to do in Washington this summer.

While driving down Stevens Canyon Road in Mount Rainier National Park, you can spot this hidden waterfall near the end of the canyon by Louise Lake. As the road crosses Sunbeam Creek, you'll be able to catch a glimpse of the cascade in all its glory.
 
Read the full article with the other easy-access waterfalls in Enjoy A Drive-Up Waterfall In Washington: 10 Easy-Access Falls (onlyinyourstate.com)

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE STAMPS

Among nature’s most beautiful wonders, waterfalls are a perennial favorite of photographers, amateur and professional. The sound of the falling water — whether a melodic trickle or a thunderous roar — also draws visitors.

The 12 waterfalls featured on the stamps represent many different types found in the United States.

Here is the full list of the new waterfall series Forever stamps:

Deer Creek Falls (Grand Canyon National Park, AZ) plunges 180 feet into a pool at its base. On foot, it is a strenuous hike for experienced desert backpackers, but it is also accessible as a stopping place on rafting trips along the Colorado River.

Nevada Fall (Yosemite National Park, CA) is one of hundreds of waterfalls in the park. It flows next to Liberty Cap, a dramatic granite dome, and drops 594 feet along the mountainside.

Harrison Wright Falls (Ricketts Glen State Park, PA) drops 27 feet over a rock ledge, where it spreads to create a curtain-type fall flowing into a large pool at the base.

The Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River (Yellowstone National Park, WY) has a 308-foot drop. Nearly twice as high as Niagara Falls, the sheer volume of water that descends the cliffs makes it one of the most powerful waterfalls in the United States.

Waimoku Falls (Haleakalā National Park, HI), with its dramatic 400-foot drop down sheer lava-rock, is one of the park’s great highlights.

Stewart Falls (Mount Timpanogos Wilderness, UT) falls in two tiers and is more than 200 feet tall. Also known as Stewarts Cascades, it is a moderate, slightly steep hike along a lovely forest trail on the east side of Mount Timpanogos.

Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls State Park, NY) is one of North America’s natural wonders. Its force is enormous: 3,160 tons of water flows over the falls every second.

Dark Hollow Falls (Shenandoah National Park, VA) plunges 70 feet over a series of drops. It is a popular subject for photographers visiting the park.

Grotto Falls (Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN) is the only one in the park that has a hiking trail behind the veil of falling water. The 25-foot falls is along one of the park’s most popular hikes.

Sunbeam Falls (Mount Rainier National Park, WA), while not high, features picturesque cascades of water flowing over a series of rock ledges. It is most impressive when fed by snowmelt.

LaSalle Canyon Waterfall (Starved Rock State Park, IL) features a 25-foot fall that allows access behind its curtain of water. In winter, it freezes into beautiful and alluring shapes along the rocks.

Upper Falls (Blue Ridge Parkway, NC) is a moderate hike from the parkway. The 60-foot waterfall descends the steep rock face, sending out sprays that support many types of ferns and wildflowers.

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