Waterfall Keepers of North Carolina

The only organization dedicated to preserving the beauty of North Carolina’s resplendent falling water!

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Waterfalls provide the perfect backdrop for some of the most incredible experiences in nature.Take time to relax and notice your surroundings on your next visit. https://t.co/oNJpKSYgh7 #waterfallhealing #waterfallsarewild #hummingbirdantics #tinybutmighty #waterfallkeepersofnc

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1/2 Here's something to be on the lookout for at some waterfalls. If you're at a location with a gentler flow, there's a chance you could see hummingbirds piercing the water veil and flying through the falling water. Their technique is both clever and elegant . . .

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If you want to leave a lasting message somewhere, maybe get a tattoo on your own skin. This is not a good look for a tree and the abuse to this tree's bark (skin) will leave it vulnerable to insect & fungal attack. It will likely die as a result. Seriously, please don't do this.

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Whether your destination is a waterfall or an overlook to a long-range view, hot weather calls for extra caution! Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind when hiking in summer heat: 🧵

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electrolyte packets or sports drinks to replenish essential minerals lost through sweating.
8️⃣ Know the signs: If you or a fellow hiker starts showing signs of dizziness, nausea, headache, rapid pulse, or disorientation. find shade and cool down immediately.

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3/3 of “How to properly dispose of ____” will tell you how in your county). Let’s keep our environment clean, safe, and healthy – for us and future generations. #waterfallethics #waterfallsafety #waterfallhealing #waterfallsarewild #leavenotrace #leaveitbetterthanyoufoundit

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1/3 Something to consider if you are tempted to pitch unwanted furniture, appliances, tires, construction waste, household trash, or hazardous materials in the woods and /or near a waterfall: It may be convenient for you, but illegal dumping has long term consequences and can

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2/3 pose significant health and safety risks. Trash & unwanted items can pollute the soil and water, endanger plants & wildlife, attract vermin, and destroy North Carolina’s natural beauty. Please do the right thing and dispose of such items appropriately (a simple online search

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along steep slopes during heavy rains when the soil is saturated. Expect the unexpected and be especially vigilant out on the trails this weekend! https://t.co/hAUnQT08Tk #waterfallkeepersofnc #waterfallsafety #waterfallsarewild #dontbethenextvictim
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Can we talk about all the rain we've been having this week? That lovely waterfall you've seen in pictures or have been to in the past may have shape-shifted into something altogether different and now presents safety issues you may not have thought about. If you're planning a ...

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waterfall visit, keep in mind that heavy rain can make streams impassable in a short amount of time and you'd be surprised at how strong the current can be with only a few inches of additional water. Flash flooding and landslides are another concern. Please avoid hiking trails...

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WOW! The Carolina Mountain Club has been hiking, saving trails & making friends for 100 years - that's a GREAT reason to have a birthday bash! And what better place than the gorgeous #NCArboretum? Bring the family, take a guided hike, enjoy live music, visit the food truck, and

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stop by the #WaterfallKeepersofNC booth. We'll have information about adopting a waterfall, joining a waterfall cleanup, waterfall safety & ethics, waterfall healing, Junior Keepers, and other ways you can help us preserve and protect NC waterfalls. #carolinamountainclub

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2/2 anytime you're out on a trail in the woods! (Maybe hiking poles, too.) It's hard to enjoy the beauty when you're sidelined with an injury. #waterfallsafety #waterfallhike #waterfallsarewild #safetyfirst #properhikinggear #waterfallkeepersofnc #waterfallsofnorthcarolina

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1/2 This beautiful trail looks like a fun challenge . . . unless you're wearing flip-flops, and then it looks like an invitation to the ER. Please be sure to always wear sturdy, ankle supporting boots when you're trekking to a waterfall, or

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