# @nationalparkservice on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C-yIVhfPEW1
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/22374058-nationalparkservice-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/9aeac59a56.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-08-17T19:46:47.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** National Park Service (@nationalparkservice) — https://gondola.cc/nationalparkservice

## Caption

Waterfalls found in national parks are popular places for viewing and taking photos. While beautiful to see, they can pose risks to unprepared visitors. Whoa, we think you’re moving too fast. 

We know that you’re gonna have it your way or nothing at all, but if you do visit a waterfall, make sure to know the potential hazards. For example, keep a safe distance from the edge, avoid slippery rocks, wear stable shoes (flippy floppies may lead to slippy sloppies), and definitely take your time and watch your footing as you move about the terrain. Not a great time to be looking down at your phone. 

In conclusion, stick to the rivers and lakes that you’re used to. 

Image 1: Screenshot of National Park Service tweet that reads, “Don’t go chasing waterfalls...cautiously approach and be careful of slippery conditions. In fact, you may just want to stick to the rivers and lakes that you’re used to.”

Image 2: Yosemite Falls shown from the half way point between the valley floor and the top of the falls @yosemitenps. NPS/James Miller⁣

Image 3: Juney Whank Falls in the Deep Creek area @greatsmokynps 

Image 4: A rainbow arches through the spray of fan shaped Narada falls at @mountrainiernps NPS/E. Brouwer

Image 5: Lower Falls from Lookout Point @yellowstonenps. NPS/ Jacob W. Frank

#waterfalls #nationalparks #safety #travel #chasingwaterfalls

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| National Park Service | @nationalparkservice | https://gondola.cc/nationalparkservice | Government Organization |

## Tags

chasingwaterfalls, safety, travel, waterfalls, nationalparks

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