The characters could be connected to the falls in various ways. They might live near it and have a sense of ownership or protection towards it. Or perhaps they are tourists who come to visit the falls and their experiences there change them in some way.
In the 'Kaaterskill Falls novel', the characters' relationship with the falls can be complex. For instance, a character might be on a journey of self - discovery and see the falls as a metaphor for the power and mystery within themselves. Another character could be a local who has a practical relationship with the falls, using it for fishing or other activities. There could also be characters who are afraid of the falls due to its power and potential danger, and this fear could shape their actions throughout the story.