Social Media and Parks
ParkChat
GarfieldNPS
RT @ParksandPoints: A7) We knew about the site, but James A. Garfield NHS and their Twitter presence has really changed our perception and…
ACCPicture
RT @PackSite: I really can't say I've seen a lot in #nationalparks that's negative attributed to social media. However, I did see a couple…
StevenOnTheMove
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud @GreatSmokyNPS It's beautiful throughout the year, but definitely great when the leaves change colors. Unfortunately it gets super crowded and traffic often comes to a standstill with leaf peepers. #ParkChat
louisbink
replying to @MandyMPower @MandyMPower @TouringTastebud @ZionNPS Ha - great picture Mandy & thanks for taking a picture of the exact building we stayed in @ZionNPS #parkchat
parksandpancake
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @TouringTastebud @YellowstoneNPS @YellowstoneNPS was amazing I had no idea what to expect when I went there #parkchat
TouringTastebud
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @JohnMuirNPS Love it! We will definitely have to check that one out! #ParkChat
NakMakFeegle
replying to @PackSite @PackSite @59NationalParks Here in Western Washington, my dream solution is for large areas of degraded commercial forest land to be turned into parks with a focus on restoration and high capacity recreational facilities. #ParkChat
kristarsha
replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 @TouringTastebud @Twitter Will do! Thanks for the recommendation! #ParkChat
theRangerLife
replying to @StevenOnTheMove @StevenOnTheMove @rscottjones @RoadTripsCoffee @WildWithinHer Trying to get myself that way too! #ParkChat
59NationalParks
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud I once argued in a blog that @Congaree2016NPS was the best National Park in America. Right @Yahoo? I’ll stick with that. #ParkChat
PrairieStylFile
replying to @beckyjlomax @beckyjlomax @adventuremeg1 @GuadalupeMtnsNP I usually come for the hiking and stay for the views. #ParkChat
naturetechfam
replying to @unconpeace @unconpeace @TouringTastebud @YellowstoneNPS Ha! It was quite a diverse group of wildlife for one TRIP to the park in winter. Very special. 😍 #parkchat
TouringTastebud
replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 @RockyNPS We love it there too! It never gets old! 😍 #ParkChat
Roadstories
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @TouringTastebud @YellowstoneNPS Fabulous! otters, etc. #wildlife viewing especially in spring and fall. Jasper NP in Canada is FANTASTIC for this. Our favourite elk photo was snapped in the park by @KarpanParkland #ParkChat
TouringTastebud
RT @RCGibby73: @TouringTastebud A9: @RockyNPS is my favorite park. 3 visits over the last 4 years and still so much to see and learn of #Pa…
StevenOnTheMove
A10: Social media both positively and negatively impacts the national parks. It helps bring more attention to them, but also leads to bigger crowds and nuisance issues when visiting the parks themselves. #ParkChat
t_jh2009
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @RCGibby73 @TouringTastebud @BighornCanyNPS @LBJohnsonNPS @HomesteadNM Perhaps @59NationalParks & @Wild_Tribute will put #Shemp into the #ParkChat Hall of Fame too. 😺
travelwithirine
replying to @TouringTastebud
@TouringTastebud Yes, Blanca Lake here in #PNW
#ParkChat
tabbsbetrippin
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @Stars252525 @Wild_Tribute @TouringTastebud @GatewayArchNPS "Be the Joshua Tree" @JoshuaTreeNPS #ParkChat
Adventuringgal
replying to @tabbsbetrippin @tabbsbetrippin A8. Twitter for sure. @Adventuringgal #ParkChat
PrairieStylFile
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud @adventuremeg1 @GuadalupeMtnsNP I’m totally adding this to my list! #ParkChat
TouringTastebud
replying to @MandyMPower @MandyMPower @ZionNPS We haven’t been to @ZionNPS but it’s super high on our list! #ParkChat
ParksandPoints
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A10) Overall a net positive, easy and far reaching outreach forming strong interest in our public lands (and protecting our lands), are a huge boon from social media. #ParkChat
TouringTastebud
RT @MandyMPower: @TouringTastebud My favorite so far is @ZionNPS, but I have so many more to visit! #ParkChat #findyourpark https://t.co/2L…
ParasolViatress
Wild_Tribute
RT @TouringTastebud: Q10. Do you think social media negatively or positively impacts National Parks?
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TouringTastebud
replying to @NakMakFeegle @NakMakFeegle @PackSite @59NationalParks I think the only nice thing is it seems like more and more are becoming aware of that and trying to make the campground as preserved and natural as possible! Still definitely get your point though! #ParkChat
TouringTastebud
replying to @NakMakFeegle @NakMakFeegle @MountRainierNPS So unbelievably gorgeous 😍 flying over it is incredible too! #ParkChat
beckyjlomax
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A10 Social media impacts NPs in both negative and positive ways. SM can alert us to issues and concerns in parks, but also turns some people into crazies-just-for-the-photo. #ParkChat
TouringTastebud
RT @NakMakFeegle: @TouringTastebud A9 @MountRainierNPS #ParkChat https://t.co/2IrjQWyYTa
StevenOnTheMove
replying to @theRangerLife @theRangerLife @rscottjones @RoadTripsCoffee @WildWithinHer I am still working on it, but did it on my last trip in early February. I snapped some pictures with my camera, put it away, and then went about my day. It was definitely a nice change. #ParkChat
naturetechfam
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud #parkchat A1 going to take the easy way out and say both. Positive = gets people excited to support them. Negative = too many people during my visit for my taste. But, beggars can't be choosers. We just work around it. 😉
unconpeace
A9 Thanks to this question, I just became a follower of @ThomasColeSite! I had no idea! #parkchat
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
t_jh2009
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud @JohnMuirNPS If you like the National Park Service then you should visit where the idea was born. #ParkChat
RoadTripsCoffee
RT @TouringTastebud: Q10. Do you think social media negatively or positively impacts National Parks?
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MandyMPower
replying to @MandyMPower @TouringTastebud @ZionNPS Oh wait, I forgot about @BigBendNPS Don’t make me choose. #ParkChat
TouringTastebud
replying to @theRangerLife @theRangerLife @BryceCanyonNPS @GrandTetonNPS We haven’t been to @BryceCanyonNPS but absolutely loved @GrandTetonNPS 🙌🏼 #ParkChat
Adventuringgal
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @TouringTastebud @JohnMuirNPS Followed Tim 😊 #ParkChat
RCGibby73
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A10: Overall, I think Social Media has a positive impact in the way it encourages visitation and exploration of our National Parks. Those that abuse or even accidentally cause harm are not the majority #ParkChat
theRangerLife
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A10. Both. But it helps connect more people to our parks and it also helps push important safety information, such as weather or road closures. #parkchat
louisbink
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @TouringTastebud @Congaree2016NPS @Yahoo Whoa Really - I missed that. Just looked a flights to Columbia SC to visit #parkchat
ParksandPoints
replying to @GarfieldNPS @GarfieldNPS Absolutely well deserved. We all love to read your tweets! #ParkChat
Stars252525
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A10 I'd say it goes both ways. More crowding, more mess. At the same time we need people to keep the parks important to people and draw attention to them. It's a conundrum. #ParkChat
