I climbed over 3,000 feet to one of the tallest waterfalls in North America that’s also in one of the best National Parks in the US. Our national parks saw over 330 million visits last year. That kind of pressure, without protection, doesn’t sustain itself. Let’s not wait until these places are closed, trashed, or sold off to realize what we had. | Climate Power

You won’t believe the power behind this waterfall ⚡️🌊 Burgess Falls State Park isn’t just one of the best waterfalls in Tennessee—it’s a place where water once powered entire communities. From a 19th-century gristmill to one of Tennessee’s first hydroelectric plants, this gorge helped light up towns like Cookeville and Baxter long before electricity was common. Today, it’s still one of the most breathtaking spots in the Upper Cumberland, with a 130-foot waterfall that continues to shape the lan