4 Tips for Seeing the Rainbow at Terrapin Point

Go to Terrapin Point on Goat Island It is the western tip facing Bridal Veil Falls and American Falls, with a wide, less crowded view than the main Observation Tower or Luna Island.

Visit between 9 and 11am The rainbow shows best when the sun is lower and behind you. Earlier the angle is wrong, later the crowds arrive.

Choose a weekday in spring or fall Weekdays offer near solitude. Summer weekends are crowded and unpredictable.

Stand back from the edge You will see the arc clearly without getting soaked by mist. Bring a light jacket, as the spray is relentless.