Social Media and Parks

TouringTastebud

A2. Yes! We used social media a ton to plan our huge West Coast Road Trip!

We used @YouTube for hiking trails, @instagram for the key spots and places to visit and @Twitter to bounce ideas off others and get feedback! 🙌🏼 #ParkChat

Stars252525

replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A2 I really don't, but I will say I have seen places here on #ParkChat that I will visit in the future.

RCGibby73

replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A2: Well I do draw inspiration from various sites to plan future trips but I also have an idea where I want to visit anyhow. Sometimes it’s a YouTube hiking video that sparks an adventure #ParkChat

tabbsbetrippin

replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A2. I follow the twitter accounts of National Parks that we're visiting. That's how we found out which apple tree groves were open in @CapitolReefNPS this fall, and that roads in @BryceCanyonNPS were closed for snow. #ParkChat

parksandpancake

replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A2 hey I’m going to SD Natl parks w my 1 yr old son in May. Any road trip suggestions with a one year old? 😉 #parkchat

WildWithinHer

A2. Short answer, no. But I might reach out to certain friends on social media for advice, like asking @RCGibby73, @Stars252525, and @kristarsha about visiting @BigBendNPS (hopefully this November!). #ParkChat

e_terren

replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A2. No, but I have been getting g ideas and tips here most Wednesday nights. #parkchat

RoadTripsCoffee

A2 Okay ironically, compared to my previous answer, I use Instagram to discover amazing places to visit in the national parks. The difference with me, though, is I plan to enjoy my time at the scenic spot. #ParkChat

theRangerLife

replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A2. It helps put parks on my radar of places I’d like to see, but usually once I make a decision I mostly just rely on that park’s social media pages #ParkChat

TouringTastebud

RT @tabbsbetrippin: @TouringTastebud A2. I follow the twitter accounts of National Parks that we're visiting. That's how we found out which…

Adventuringgal

A2. Social media is great for planning trips of all kinds #ParkChat

unconpeace

A2 Not really, but maybe the Mrs does sometimes. She's liked probably every NP Facebook page #parkchat

ParksandPoints

replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A2) Yes, we love to use social media to plan our parks trips, #parkchat is a great source of help, as are the many other orgs that you can query or find helpful tips.

InnerCompass

replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A2) Yes! Hubs surprised me with a trip to @JoshuaTreeNPS and I asked the #ParkChat for help planning and had the whole trip planned in 30 minutes!

StevenOnTheMove

A2: I haven't explicitly used social media to plan any national park trips, but I certainly follow accounts from parks leading up to my trip to learn about what to see/do there besides what I've read in guidebooks or online. #ParkChat

beckyjlomax

replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud @RoadTripsCoffee A2 I use personal connections with people to get some insider tidbits for planning NP trips, but I won’t take random social media advice without additional research to verify the validity of their suggestions. Too many people spouting bad facts. #ParkChat

happytrailshike

replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A2 Totally! Our recent trips to California were all about reading reviews and seeing sights online first. #ParkChat

naturetechfam

replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud #parkchat A2 definitely! This chat crowd has the BEST info. And @instagram inspired us, even with the same 1000 photos of Horseshoe Bend. Lol

t_jh2009

replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A2) No, I too darn old to let social media have that much power in my life though I will use to show travel photos to family and friends. #ParkChat

tthrash

replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A2. Absolutely. Guilty as charged. It kind of encourages me when people (family especially) want to live vicariously through my travel posts. #parkchat

Polymathically

replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A2: Not really, I usually just Google destinations and go from there. I'll follow the parks' social media pages for info, safety, conditions, etc. #ParkChat

naturetechfam

RT @tabbsbetrippin: @TouringTastebud A2. I follow the twitter accounts of National Parks that we're visiting. That's how we found out which…

JohnMDouglass1

RT @happytrailshike: @TouringTastebud A2 Totally! Our recent trips to California were all about reading reviews and seeing sights online f…

TouringTastebud

RT @RoadTripsCoffee: A2 Okay ironically, compared to my previous answer, I use Instagram to discover amazing places to visit in the nationa…

Fiwaysandbyways

replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A2 Not really. However, I do watch watch quite a bit on YouTube when planning a trip. I guess that counts. #parkchat

kermode

A2 #parkchat I don’t use social media to plan trips, but I do use it immediately prior and during my visit (where possible) for current info on things that could impact my visit, such as gate closures, road conditions, wildlife or geyser activity, etc.

naturetechfam

RT @kermode: A2 #parkchat I don’t use social media to plan trips, but I do use it immediately prior and during my visit (where possible) fo…

JohnMDouglass1

RT @tabbsbetrippin: @TouringTastebud A2. I follow the twitter accounts of National Parks that we're visiting. That's how we found out which…

rscottjones

replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A2 #parkchat Not really. Maps and the national park websites are the best resources. Most of the social media I notice around parks focuses on the already popular places that everyone already knows about.

EverybodysNPs

replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A2: America’s National Parks FB group is s great resource. @AbigailTrabue We got snowed out in Arizona and the group helpme figure out last minute backup plan. #parkchat

publiclandlvr

replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A2: Yes, but as a companion to other planning tools and mostly to get key tips from folks who I know have experiences in the area where I'll be visiting. #ParkChat