Social Media and Parks
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TouringTastebud
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Q3. Which social media outlets have been most helpful when searching for National Parks?
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TouringTastebud
A3 I think that Instagram has to take the cake! When we are checking for updates I have found Twitter to be a great resource though! Gives you instant feedback! #ParkChat
RCGibby73
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A3: Instagram and YouTube by far with help from Twitter. I love watching long form hiking trip videos #ParkChat
happytrailshike
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud #ParkChat A3 Trip advisor and Facebook are my go to spots. Hoping that others will look to YouTube videos for Park Travel Reviews though. 😉
StevenOnTheMove
A3: I don't travel to enough national parks to offer advice on best social media accounts for them. Generally the parks themselves can be hit or miss with how active they are on various platforms. #ParkChat
InnerCompass
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A3) I like @twitter because it is easier to chat and discuss, please search is easier. Instagram is good for inspiration, but it's too much about that perfect moment, which is not how most of us experience parks! #ParkChat
t_jh2009
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A3) Depends, if you're looking for specific events at a National Park Service Area then Facebook is still the best because it allows the most content. For snippets then Twitter & Instagram are the best. #ParkChat
naturetechfam
unconpeace
A3 I'm not on Instagram (2 social media balls in the air is all I can handle), but photographs posted on social media, like all these #FindYourPark photo challenges, are groovy #parkchat
Polymathically
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A3: YouTube can be immensely useful if you want to get an idea of what a park or trail is like. #ParkChat
bewildandbefree
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A3) I tend to go to https://t.co/qWkyG4Avqr first, then might focus on a particular spot and Google for a blog etc #parkchat , maybe a few followers of friends , Facebook groups at times, I follow grand staircase area in utah
tthrash
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A3. Twitter, and this #parkchat group easily the most helpful. Some blogs have helped too, then FB groups and twitter feeds.
theRangerLife
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A3. Twitter for quick updates, but Facebook for a better understanding of the park #ParkChat
Fiwaysandbyways
tabbsbetrippin
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A3. #travelBlogs are great for learning about hikes, especially ones that are suitable for kids. But Youtube was also a huge help in our giant #roadtrip #Parkchat
louisbink
replying to @59NationalParks
@59NationalParks @TouringTastebud a3 - another great #NPS resource / Greatest American Roadtrip @iStefPayne #ParkChat
https://t.co/7GDvMZJSmM
EverybodysNPs
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A3: after reading these comments I will be sure to look at YouTube for reviews! I use FB, Twitter abd instagram. Though I keep thinking Pinterest maybe useful too. Any Thoughts on Pinterest from the group for collecting ideas for trip planning? #parkchat