Chimney Rock Village Destroyed by Flood

[@vickiekesley2831]

Absolutely heartbreaking. Praying for all that has suffered loss and devastation through this storm.

[@justkeepwalkin]

It really is heartbreaking. Just hope everyone is safe.

[@mondocjenson-dy8zd]

Opportunity for people to pray, confess sins, and turn back to the Lord

[@justkeepwalkin]

​@@mondocjenson-dy8zd It's a good reminder of how precious life is.

[@Quethecat]

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[@secondsightcinema3957]

thank you so much for posting this, esp the before pics...I live in Asheville but Chimney Rock / Flower Bridge was our favorite easy jaunt, I would have taken everyone who came to visit if it hadn't been destroyed. praying for all affected, hoping it will be possible to bring back the village. Flower Bridge, I guess...no way to bring it back. but so grateful to have this footage to remind me of the lovely times we had there.

[@justkeepwalkin]

We live in TN and only had the opportunity to visit Chimney Rock and the Flowering Bridge once back in May earlier this year. I really can't believe it's gone. I'm hoping the people there are OK and can hopefully rebuild one day.

[@maggiegkinney8551]

I live in canton nc, just west of asheville. My family were just up there at chimney rock back on memorial day weekend...it's devastating, heartbreaking to see it now. I know we hear those words a lot, but there aren't enough words to express the sorrow and loss that's felt all throughout the appalachian mountains. Please pray for everyone, the victims, the volunteers...everyone.

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thanks Maggie. I'm in East TN. We only had the opportunity to visit Chimney Rock and Lake Lure once in May earlier this year. We fell in love with the towns and the people. It's such a tragic event. I know the people there can definitely use our prayers. They have a long road to recovery ahead of them.

[@jillmclean5804]

Pray for our family of humanity. When crisis hits, we are united.

[@bobettemorgan453]

We were that weekend too. Stayed the night. So beautiful...These videos are living nightmares of that day. Absolutely FLOORED IN DISBELIEF...

[@justkeepwalkin]

@bobettemorgan453 It doesn't seem real. To see the area earlier this year as compared to now. Heartbreaking.

[@olentangy74]

Heartbreaking. My wife and I spent several days in 21 at Chimney Rock, and spent several hours at the Flower Bridge. Such a beautiful place, and peaceful. To think that it is all gone now. Damn.

[@justkeepwalkin]

We visited there in May of this year for the first time. We went to Chimney Rock State Park, Chimney Rock Village, and the Flowering Bridge. The area is amazing. The footage that I've seen looks bad. It breaks my heart.

[@EzraWyrick]

Chimney Rock is one of my favorite places. I just can't believe it has been destroyed.This is a very special place. We have a lot of memories here. I am so sad about it. 😢 Prayers for the folks who live in this little mountain village.

[@justkeepwalkin]

I had the opportunity to visit Chimney Rock for the first time in May of this year. It was an awesome place. I really hope the people are OK and can rebuild.

[@crafthag6736]

Incredibly sad. What a loss of a beautiful little community and gardens. Sending light and love to all of you.

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thank you. It is a beautiful place. I hope everyone there is safe.

[@dharmahikes]

Grew up in this area and still numb and in shock thats its gone. Thanks for posting your video, thats all we have left now.

[@justkeepwalkin]

We only had the opportunity to visit there once back in May of this year. I'm glad we did so we could see the natural beauty of the area. I'm in shock too. The videos I have seen of the area look really bad. Hope everyone there is safe.

[@clairecallas2238]

Wouldn't have known about this beautiful place! Thanks for sharing. I am deeply sorry for this loss..& for the lives now hone! God bless & help you! 😊❤

[@clairecallas2238]

..the lives GONE!

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thank you Claire. We only had the opportunity to visit Chimney Rock for the first time in May of this year. It's heartbreaking to see the devastation. I truly hope the people there are OK and can rebuild one day.

[@angelinam358]

What a gift to have lived or visited such a charming beautiful town. I am terribly sorry for this tremendous tragedy. Love and support from Canada to all affected in the U.S. by this flooding, and hurricane.

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thank you. It is a beautiful place. I hope they can rebuild.

[@leestern3137]

Took our kids to Chimney Rock several times and made great memories. Praying every day for y’all.

[@justkeepwalkin]

We only had the opportunity to visit it once back in May of this year. I keep seeing more updates, and it appears the situation is even worse that I originally thought. It's heartbreaking.

[@MawMaw_57]

Tk u for letting us know praying for everyone so sad

[@justkeepwalkin]

I didn't realize it until last night. I had no idea that part of NC was flooding so badly. It's so sad.

[@mattcaluda]

Sad to see so much damage. I lived in Hendersonville and would visit Chimney Rock and Lake Lure often. Praying for everyone

[@justkeepwalkin]

I only had the opportunity to visit it once back in May. Such a beautiful place with great people.

[@marthahayden5194]

Thank you for this. So heartbreaking!

[@justkeepwalkin]

It is incredibly heartbreaking. I'm hoping the damage isn't as extensive as I think it is, but it looks really bad.

[@christinajackson8265]

Thank you for showing the video of before and after. It truly shows the devastation of this small town. I understand Ashville is also gone and that is not a small town anymore. I have drove along I40 many times and have seen footage of it being gone. There was no way these folks could have prepared for this level of demolition by nature. Love, support and prayers to those affected by Hurricane Helene.

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thanks Christina. It's difficult for me to even comprehend the amount of damage and what the people there are dealing with. It's incredibly sad.

[@RhondaLW]

Algorithm brought me to your video and I so appreciate what you’ve shared. My heart is broken for all these areas.

[@justkeepwalkin]

Hi Rhonda. It's a really sad situation. I'm just hoping everyone is OK and that they can rebuild.

[@OnCallMamaw]

Hi Travis. Glad ro hear you and your wife and family are safe. This hurricane has done some big damage in multiple states. Prayers for all!

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thank you! We live just south of Knoxville, and our area didn't flood. However, several surrounding areas were not so fortunate.

[@lauraautry6992]

This breaks my heart 😢 I love it there such a beautiful place and now it is gone. Love and prayers to all the people in the path of this storm 🙏❤️

[@justkeepwalkin]

Agreed. There are lots of places devastated by the hurricane. Hoping everyone is able to stay safe.

[@mariaferreras4369]

Stay safe all. Love the town.

[@justkeepwalkin]

We visited it back in May for the first time. The area is beautiful and the people are great. I'm just hoping everyone there is safe.

[@rickcurtis2983]

I'm glad you captured these images...sure was beautiful area before the devastation..thank you.

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thanks Rick. I'm glad I recorded them too. I had no idea of the devastation that would occur.

[@joepaolinelli7696]

I cant watch it... the flowering bridge is an icon in the world that you can never appreciate it unless you seen it for yourself or spent the amount of hours that my family and I have enjoyed at this wonderful place. We will never forget.

[@justkeepwalkin]

Hi Joe. We only had the opportunity to visit it once earlier this year. It was amazing. I still can't believe it's gone.

[@jimburdin]

prayers to all you folk suffering from the flooding and the storm aftermath... i lost my home, cars, and belongings, in a flood in '87 here in Maine... being in the mountains and getting "feet" of rain is a hard pill to swallow...our hearts go out to our southern brothers and sisters and we are praying for the help and funds to arrive quickly to help put the recovery process into high gear...heartbreaking to say the least...

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thank you, Jim. I'm sorry you lost so much in the flood years ago. I'm in East Tennessee. My town was spared, but surrounding areas were not so fortunate. Western NC received the worst of it. No one was expecting this type of destruction. Thank you for your prayers and support. It is definitely needed right now.

[@parkerparker8797]

First my heart sanked when I heard of this catastrophe. Less than a month ago, I along with others vacationed in Lake Lure, NC. We went to Chimney Rock, we visited the Flowering Garden, took the boat tour and drove through the town of Lake Lure, Batcave, NC and Hendersonville. We stopped along the main road 64 and stopped at the vegetable markets. I have expressed to everyone, how beautiful, original and down home the place was. The people were the nicest of any small towns I've been through. Being there was relaxing, comforting, breath taking, peaceful and calm. I'll never forget the experience of being there. The town and the people captured my heart. I know how violated the citizens must feel right now with such a tremendous LOSS. I pray no one lost their life. Prayers for those towns.

[@justkeepwalkin]

We did the same back in May. We fell in love with the area. It is so beautiful and the people are so nice. I am hoping everyone is OK.

[@DelgadaAlcove]

Thank you for posting this. There are no words. My heartbreaks for those who have lost everything they know to be home. I pray for healing, recovery, and for it to bring everyone closer together.

[@justkeepwalkin]

Agreed. People are in need. It's heartbreaking.

[@Simrata_]

This Village is precious…. wishing everyone safety and healing ❤️‍🩹 Love and Light from Canada 🍁 🇨🇦

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thank you. I'm sure the people of Chimney Rock need all the support they can get.

[@shirleyd5316]

As with everyone else, this is so heartbreaking. Such a sentimental place for me personally, and it's hard watching these videos of what this community has lost. 🙏to them all. TY for sharing!

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thank you. I know they can use everyone's prayers right now.

[@rongreen4231]

Chimney Rock is one of my favorite places in the world. I couldn't tell you how many times I've been there. My heart is completely broken. 😢😢

[@justkeepwalkin]

Hi Ron. We only visited it once earlier this year, but fell in love with the town and people. It's heartbreaking to see the devastation.

[@jeanetteredden24]

TY ❤ for the beautiful videos of the "before" area. I used to watch Brad Panovich winter weather updates & forecasts, & photos of snow in Chimney Rock.

[@justkeepwalkin]

We only had the opportunity to visit Chimney Rock once but loved it. The whole situation is so sad.

[@connierockwell7953]

I'm so so sorry for so much loss and heartbreak. Praying for those that need so much help.

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thanks Connie. I know the people of Chimney Rock need prayer at this time. I'm hoping they are all safe.

[@aff77141]

Seems like every town I love has been utterly destroyed. I used to work here. Much love for posting this.

[@justkeepwalkin]

I hope they are able to rebuild.

[@birdie1975]

Thank you for sharing your videos. Catastrophic and so heart breaking! I pray for everyone affected by this tragedy. I am in South Carolina . No power for days and 100 ft tree on our roof with several more large trees downed but nothing like what Chimney Rock and Asheville are dealing with. So so unbelievable. 😢

[@justkeepwalkin]

I'm glad you are safe, and sorry for the damage and power outage. I've never seen anything like what Chimney Rock and Asheville are facing right now. The devastation is almost unimaginable.

[@DeborahClaypool]

Heartbreaking

[@justkeepwalkin]

Agreed. Such a beautiful place and people. So sad.

[@marthabrittain2442]

So very sad. Such a cute little village. We always made a trip to Chimney Rock when visiting Asheville. Prayers to all

[@justkeepwalkin]

We only had the opportunity to visit once back in May, but we fell in love with the place. So sad.

[@michaelpardue2400]

I'm so sad about this .Sending Prayers

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thank you. I know the people of Chimney Rock need prayers at this time.

[@tillyg8858]

I live in Oklahoma, a transplant from Florida. I have family in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee. It is so heart breaking to see the horrific devastation from Helene. My prayers go out to everyone touched by Helene. She had no mercy on anyone in her path. God bless.🙏🙏🙏

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thank you. Hurricane Helene definitely hit the southeast hard. FL took the brunt of the force, but the rest of the states got hit with unexpected flooding. The destruction is almost unbelievable.

[@gailfleenor6583]

So, so sad. Such a gorgeous area of the US. Vacationed in that area many times. Wonderful memories of being there with my late husband. Keeping all the folks who were affected in my prayers.

[@justkeepwalkin]

It really is sad. We visited for the first time in May of this year. It was beautiful. I know the people of Chimney Rock can use prayers right now.

[@juliarisi8385]

Such a beautiful place and so sad it is all gone now . Those poor people to loose not only their homes and livelihoods but the whole community. Prayers for them all and all others affected by Helene. 🙏🙏🙏

[@justkeepwalkin]

Hi Julia. I can't imagine what the people there are going through. I know prayers are needed and appreciated. Thank you.

[@userbosco]

I can't stop watching these and I can't stop crying when I do. It's fucking heartbreakingly brutal. We're donating everything we can and looking at fostering some shelter dogs. We'll be up there in 2 weeks to volunteer for whatever we can help with. Stay strong and thank you for posting.

[@justkeepwalkin]

I completely understand. It's incredibly heartbreaking. Thank you for donating and volunteering. I was able to contribute to the Red Cross through work with a company match. We also donated to Samaritan's Purse, who are based in NC and one of the first on the scene. Our apartment complex is also collecting supplies to take this weekend. It's people helping people. That's the only way to battle this catastrophe.

[@lauriewichman5082]

Thank you So Much for the Beautiful video from your visit!!😢 Especially of The Flowering Bridge!!! What a Treasure!! We visited there several years ago and are So Sad to see the devastation! Will keep the residents and business owners in our prayers 🙏We are So Heartfully sorry for All your loss there. It was so Wonderful to see the pictures of the way things were. God Bless You for posting this❤

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thank you Laurie for the kind words. I'm glad I recorded this too when we visited in May. I'm sad to see the devastation. The people of Chimney Rock can really use prayers right now.

[@MariaDaniel-yo2zo]

We are praying so much for everyone affected by this horrific storm. Who would have ever thought?? We all will continue to pray as we all love the NC Mountains and the wonderful towns and the wholesome, hospitable people that live there. May our Lord Jesus be with you all everyday to get thru this. Our prayers are with you all. 🙏🙏

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thanks Maria. I'm in TN and the surrounding areas were hit pretty hard here too, but the destruction in parts of NC are almost unimaginable.

[@emeraldcoastgardensfl7323]

Thank you for the comparison. So hard for those folks 💝

[@justkeepwalkin]

The people there are wonderful. It breaks my heart to know they are suffering.

[@garyteachout9819]

So much destruction it’s hard to believe. 🙏🏽 prayers and donations. 😞

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thanks Gary. Both are definitely needed right now.

[@deanyaschempp]

Thank you for posting.

[@justkeepwalkin]

You are welcome. I'm just sorry it had to be such sad news.

[@statesminds]

So sad! Such a neat place and it really was destroyed. Dang

[@justkeepwalkin]

Incredibly sad. I still can't believe the damage.

[@joyfullone3968]

What a beautiful, peaceful village. I hope they can recover from the devastating flood damage they have had. So much widespread damage from Helene, it is so very sad to see. I live in Charlotte, NC.

[@justkeepwalkin]

Agreed. It's really sad to see all the damage. I do hope they can rebuild.

[@abbyjames4221]

Thank you sharing this beautiful footage. It was one of our fave places to visit with family in the mountains.😢 God bless all the people in that area. You are in our prayers.🙏💕

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thanks Abby. We only had the chance to visit it once earlier this year but loved it. The people there need and appreciate the prayers.

[@diannaa7462]

Praying for all the survivors of the Helene devastation. It’s unbelievable and heartbreaking. 💔

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thank you Diannna. Prayers are definitely needed right now.

[@linguaphile42]

Seeing Chimney Rock as it was just brought me to tears. So unbelievable that this could happen.

[@justkeepwalkin]

I know. It's heartbreaking.

[@shirleywilliams6532]

So sad There was so much flooding all around us So devastating Stay safe❤

[@justkeepwalkin]

I wasn't expecting flooding to be as bad as it was. Bridges out, houses destroyed, and people displaced. It's terrible.

[@xantho368]

I grew up in Lake Lure and have many memories of Chimney Rock, the entire area holds such a special place in my heart as well ad Asheville (I lived in and attended uni there for 7 years). To see these places washed away and utterly drowned is harrowing. They were my homes and they're gone

[@justkeepwalkin]

We spent our anniversary in Lake Lure and Chimney Rock in May this year. That was our only time to the area. We spent a week there. It was the most peaceful and restful vacation that I've ever been on. The towns, scenery, and people were wonderful. I'm so sad to see the devastation.

[@Confuzed247]

So Sad 😢

[@justkeepwalkin]

Agreed. It is a really sad event.

[@leapyearchild7251]

My family and I were just there in June! Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, Cherokee, Brevard, Asheville, Transylvanvia County, Jackson County, Swanannoa, WCU, Cullowee, etc.... We have such beautiful pictures. We ate at the Chimney Rock Smokehouse and Hershey's Ice cream. All of those nice shops. and the busy main street. I am so saddened that this is destroyed. It hurts to see this. We are from Raleigh NC and my husband and I had always wanted to go far West in our state. We saw a waterfall. I wished that we had went to the flowering bridge. It is going to take years to rebuild , but won't be the same.

[@justkeepwalkin]

We live in East Tennessee. We visited Chimney Tops and Lake Lure for the first time in May of this year. We fell in love with the area. So beautiful and the people are so nice. I really hope they can rebuild, but it will take years like you said. I really hope the people are OK.

[@Jontae911]

My Wife, Daughter, and my Wife's family spent a week there just this spring. So sad. Loved that place.

[@justkeepwalkin]

My wife and I visited there for the first time back in May. We loved it too. I really hope they are able to rebuild.

[@stevehofmaster4292]

Thank you for this video it was hard to watch,such devastation just very 😔 I am so sorry!

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thank you Steve. The devastation is heartbreaking.

[@TheOnlyLethalBullet]

This was one of the most beautiful places in North Carolina, so sad to see all of this just gone.

[@justkeepwalkin]

I know. It's terrible. I really hope they can rebuild.

[@revpgesqredux]

Our Church held a couples ' retreat there a few years ago. Just special and beautiful and serene

[@justkeepwalkin]

It is a beautiful place. So sad to see all the devastation.

[@Fearlessdove]

Praying for your area! This is so heartbreaking! We got hit hard in parts of Georgia as well. I know we will all get through this and rebuild. But some things are irreplaceable. 💔 Right now we need the waters to subside so we can assist in recovery.

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thank you. I think the whole southeast was impacted. I really hope they can rebuild. Hopefully, the waters will recede soon.

[@Metalhead1966]

I stayed at the Broad River Inn back in March in Chimney Rock Village, and have video of the flowering bridge and of the absolutely beautiful area. Hopefully everyone is safe and sound and it's devastating and heartbreaking to see the damage, of the area. 😢

[@justkeepwalkin]

We stayed in Lake Lure in May, but I saw the Broad River Inn. It looked like a great place to stay. The whole area in Chimney Rock, including the Flowering Bridge, is beautiful. I'm glad you have video too to remember what it looked like before. Who thought we would ever see this much damage. Thanks for the kind words.

[@Metalhead1966]

@@justkeepwalkin The whole area is gorgeous, it was my first visit to the area. Devastated that it's gone, hopefully everyone is safe and sound like I stated before. So sad to see the video that I have found on KZbin of the area, 😥

[@Agent.99]

I live 20 minutes north of Chimney Rock on the way to Black Mountain. This is DEVASTATING to see 😢

[@justkeepwalkin]

I know. It's terrible. I'm heartbroken to see the devastation.

[@christinearmington]

Thanks for the memories 😢

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thank you. It's so sad to see the damage.

[@victormioduszewski4729]

I live in Florida..i can see how this destruction makes you feel..especially to a place like that..been to western NC a couple of times..tough to see all this from this storm..😢

[@justkeepwalkin]

FL definitely got hit the hardest, but I think the flooding here caught everyone off guard. Thanks for the kind words.

[@CallMeGailyn]

Unbelievable and heartbreaking! I lived up the road from there!

[@justkeepwalkin]

It's so bad. Never expected that much damage.

[@garrettriddle4139]

Me, my mother and Grandmother were at chimney Rock just a few months ago and we bought food, ice cream, and merchandise there and enjoyed the town and the high views from above for my grandmother's birthday. But now seen what it is now we're completely devastated and depressed to see the destruction it's brought on Chimney Rock our hearts have sunk into the destruction of this beloved place. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@justkeepwalkin]

We were there for the first time in May. We stopped at all the shoress too, multiple trips to the ice cream shop. It's hard to believe it's gone.

[@garrettriddle4139]

Yea I bought a pair nunchucks and Sai there too. But now the whole is nothing but a memory before it was all destroyed by the storm. All of it, the sight, the town, the flower bridge, it's all gone and destroyed.

[@mowermanone1621]

Thank you

[@justkeepwalkin]

Glad I could share. It's a sad situation. Hoping everyone there is OK.

[@stanleyhaskell8207]

Sad, thanks for sharing.

[@justkeepwalkin]

It breaks my heart. Just hope everyone there is safe.

[@nicoleoldford6694]

I'm praying for everyone affected by this devastation. I Lived in Mill Spring, up the road from lake lure and Chimney Rock. I would visit the flowering bride and pet memorial often; it's heartbreaking to know it's all gone. It was such a beautiful place. I feel so sad for the people who live there and had businesses there. Sending love to all, you will get through this.

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thanks Nicole. We visited both places for the first time back in May this year. We stayed in Lake Lure, but spent a lot of time in Chimney Rock. The people were wonderful and the scenery was beautiful. The Flowering Bridge and Rainbow Bridge were amazing. You could see all the hard work put into that area. I just hope they are all safe, and that they can rebuild one day.

[@nicoleoldford6694]

@@justkeepwalkin I'm glad you got to visit the area and enjoyed it! it really is a gem; I lived there for 2 years and left a little less than a year ago. It was a special time in my life and a special place! I found the area unexpectedly actually! Happy accident! I hope they all stay safe and will rebuild one day as well. It will all be ok eventually. Thank you for the video you made, its beautiful and I'm glad we will have that as a memory as well as the pictures. I know I have some nice pictures with my dog there! I hope you're safe and I'm sorry if your home area has been damaged as well, you said you were in TN, how is it where you are? All the best to you

[@justkeepwalkin]

@nicoleoldford6694 It is an awesome place. I really do hope they can rebuild so others will be able to see the beauty there. I am in TN. Our area was spared, but surrounding areas were not so fortunate. Thank you.

[@nicoleoldford6694]

@@justkeepwalkin I'm glad you are ok, I'm sending love and prayers to everyone involved

[@justkeepwalkin]

@@nicoleoldford6694 Thank you. Prayers are definitely needed right now.

[@bagofrichards1067]

Just heartbreaking 😢

[@justkeepwalkin]

Agreed. It's an extremely sad event.

[@lestermcmillan4024]

We were there 6 weeks ago on vacation love the village crazy what mother nature can destroy were from florida where the devastation began good luck to all affected

[@justkeepwalkin]

FL definitely took the brunt of the storm. I think the amount of flooding in the other states caught everyone off guard. The damage is worse than anything I've seen. Hopefully everyone is OK.

[@Scarey1933]

Thanks for the before video. 😢

[@justkeepwalkin]

I still can't believe the devastation. Such a beautiful place.

[@debbiescott9127]

Heartbreaking to see. Remember Chimney Rock from my younger days

[@justkeepwalkin]

We visited the area for the first time this past May. We loved it. So sad to see all the destruction.

[@Trogdor1365]

What a charming little town. Not a lot like it. Praying they rebuild and heal.

[@justkeepwalkin]

It truly is a wonderful and unique town. I'm hoping for the same.

[@hog7203]

Starting in '81, I used to go there and the surrounding area a couple of times a year to visit my inlaws. Lovely place and people. Still waiting on word of the condition and safety of some of the family members, but so far it's been good. Hopefully the ones we haven't heard from are okay. I was actually surprised that there were any buildings left in the village, especially on the creek side of the street. There have been a few floods in the past that caused destruction there, and things were rebuilt, but nothing like this.

[@justkeepwalkin]

I hope everyone is safe. I was shocked too that there were a few buildings remaining on the river side, but the damage was extensive. I'm hoping they will be able to rebuild.

[@njvalueinvestor]

So thoughtful. It is a time to mourn, what makes it worse is some of the people who made it special were killed.

[@justkeepwalkin]

I know. It's terrible. I think everyone was completely caught off guard for the destruction headed their. Heartbreaking.

[@Musicismylove888]

Rebuild back your sweet town more beautiful than it was before. Never give up.

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thank you. I really hope the people in Chimney Rock are able to rebuild one day. They are still in recovery mode at the moment.

[@RichardWaugaman]

I love the hummingbird visiting the feeder behind you!

[@justkeepwalkin]

Hi Richard. I love the hummingbirds. Glad he made an appearance in the video.

[@RichardWaugaman]

@@justkeepwalkin When we visited New Mexico with our young son years ago, we stopped at a country store that had several hummingbird feeders on its long front porch. Our son loved nature, and he got a hummingbird to sit on his finger, by patiently holding his finger next to the feeder. Hummingbirds can be skittish, but yours trusted you!

[@justkeepwalkin]

@@RichardWaugaman We've only had 1 for the past 3 years, but we had 2 hummingbirds this year. They are definitely starting to trust us more. 🙂

[@wondereagle]

I used to own some land by Boone, North Carolina. It’s a real tragedy, so sorry.😢

[@justkeepwalkin]

If I remember correctly, Boone, NC is near Blowing Rock. That's another beautiful area. Lots of wonderful places in NC.

[@davidcox8580]

Heartbreaking is an understatement. Our family heads up there for our annual trip at the end of October each year. 😢

[@justkeepwalkin]

I only had the opportunity to visit it once back in May this year. We stayed in Lake Lure but spent a lot of time in Chimney Rock. I'm still in shock about the damage.

[@tammieloftis2607]

Omg,prayers for all

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thank you. I know the people of Chimney Rock can use prayers right now.

[@viccimauldin9786]

Heartbreaking. 💔 This whole hurricane event has broken my heart.

[@justkeepwalkin]

It really is sad. Lots of people suffering.

[@hankmilledge4376]

We were just there earlier this summer. Absolutely heartbreaking see the flower bridge wiped out. We have stayed at lake lure several times. We loved going there. I just saw pictures of the lake. It’s a real mess. My heart goes out to all the people affected by this. The gulf temperatures are way too high and kicked off a cat 4 hurricane. This is global warming folks. Get your sh.t together and fix it comgress.

[@justkeepwalkin]

We stayed in Lake Lure for the first time in May of this year. We spent a lot of time in Chimney Rock. Both areas are beautiful. Such a tragic event.

[@elizabethhall1716]

Watched a video last night. Some guy walked up to chimney rock. Lots of obstacles, but he got there. Lots of damage, strong people, a good bit still there. I hope they can rebuild.

[@justkeepwalkin]

The people there are strong. I'm hoping they can rebuild also.

[@tikitiki7610]

what a beautiful town

[@justkeepwalkin]

It really is, and the people are so nice.

[@CGH250]

We were there in June!!! Beautiful ❤️

[@justkeepwalkin]

We were there in May.

[@margecerrillos5195]

Thanks for the before video..

[@justkeepwalkin]

I'm glad we were able to visit earlier this year and see the beauty of this place. I had no idea my video from then would mean so much now. It's so sad.

[@carriepakebusch4538]

Heartbreaking!!!! 💔

[@justkeepwalkin]

Agreed. It's really sad. Hoping everyone is OK.

[@janetlynn3397]

Thank you 😢

[@justkeepwalkin]

I'm just hoping everyone is safe through all of this.

[@karensessoms7960]

Praying 🙏🏼

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thanks. The people of Chimney Rock need prayers right now.

[@leashgang1]

You should Just Keep Walking! Record what you see and changes through time. Thanks for sharing. Praying for my Cruz’s in Ruffton

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thank you. It's a horrific situation. We are sending prayers, donations, and support their way.

[@roxannerdrake3624]

I still have the turtle ring, and bobbing turtle I bought right there at Willow Creek 2 years ago. My son, his gf and I went all through that village that day, after coming back from Chimney Rock itself. So very sad.

[@justkeepwalkin]

It's awesome you have good memories there. We visited there for the first time back in May. It is a beautiful place. Truly heartbreaking.

[@PierceClark]

Terrible for the whole community. Thanks for the update was wondering how well you done through it.

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thanks Pierce. We are good where I live in TN, but surrounding areas were not so fortunate. I just can't believe how many places were impacted by the flooding. Lots of devastation. It's heartbreaking.

[@PierceClark]

@@justkeepwalkin I been seeing that it looks horrible

[@justkeepwalkin]

@@PierceClark It's the worst I've ever seen, but the people here are strong. They just need some time to pick themselves up from this hit. I hope they are able to rebuild.

[@emd5095]

I live in East NC, planned & planned to go to the Mountains, especially Asheville...never made it. & it feels like the death of that relative you always wanted to go see & never did, then they pass. I have so much sadness & regrets & heartfelt sympathy to them.

[@justkeepwalkin]

I understand. No one expected this kind of devastation. Just hoping the people there are safe.

[@dvdwlz]

We were there a month ago. Heartbreaking…. Hopefully one day it will be rebuilt 🙏

[@justkeepwalkin]

We were there in May. I'm hoping they will be able to rebuild also.

[@laurapereiramalone5257]

Sending prayers

[@mommabear5505]

May the Lord be with you, Amen!🙏

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thank you. Prayers are needed for everyone affected by this tragedy.

[@whatsthekeytothekeykat]

I visited chimney rock 2 years ago. We stopped at the state park but drove through the town, we said next time we’ll have to stop here for a whole day and explore…. Now it’s all gone. I also went to Maui, drove through Lahaina, I had already explored there but my kids hadn’t and they were asleep after seeing the new football field, so I said next time we visit we’ll show them the tree.. Everything went up in flames a month later…. Goes to show, live in the moment you have, because it’ll be gone before you know it

[@justkeepwalkin]

We were fortunate to spend a week in Lake Lure and Chimney Rock earlier this year. We visited Maui for the first time last year. We wanted to go to Lahaina, but it was crowded that day, and we passed thinking we would visit it again one day. Both are now gone. Enjoy the moments when you have them.

[@leashgang1]

I guess it’s a good thing they got all those Airstreams out of Bat Cave. I’m gonna miss that little antique shop there. Hope all the folks are ok

[@justkeepwalkin]

We were in the Lake Lure and Chimney Rock area earlier this year but didn't get a chance to stop by Bat Cave, NC. It's mostly gone now. I hope the people are OK too, but it looks really bad.

[@janiceprice7403]

So very sorry for everyone.

[@justkeepwalkin]

Thank you. I know the people of Chimney Rock and other places affected by the flooding appreciate it.

[@maryswanson9982]

Crying. This is so sad.

[@justkeepwalkin]

I know. It's heartbreaking.

[@Seetheren]

That is sad to see it all. One thing people do need to understand about the Appalachian region is that the land is as beautiful as it is unforgiving in nature. It is also unfortunate for centuries much of the Appalachian range has been destroyed by mining. The weather is not the same as it was 40 years ago when I was a child and us humans destroying its structural integrity via deforestation, mining, etc is not helping matters.

[@justkeepwalkin]

It's heartbreaking. The Appalachia area is beautiful but can be dangerous, as you stated. The flooding was unforgiving, worse than anything that I have ever seen. It's a terrible situation.

[@lindaharris1085]

I Love this place Soooo sad 😥

[@justkeepwalkin]

Hi Linda. We love it too. It's heartbreaking.

[@tracydean3678]

It's not the first time. Back in late 90's the broad river was rearranged by a hurricane from the east and sand in the street businesses gone, BUT not as bad as this! So very devastating, this bad my gosh. 😥

[@justkeepwalkin]

This is definitely the worst I've seen. I'm hoping they will be able to rebuild.