Social Media and Parks
ParkChat
travel2findself
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A10: I think both. SM helps lesser-known parks gain exposure and makes it easier for people to keep up with special events, etc. However, it also promotes the culture of "go and get the insta-worthy photo and leave" without truly appreciating the park. #ParkChat
unconpeace
A10 Without social media, there would be no #parkchat, and then I would have no reason to live
travelwithirine
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud Olympic National Park here in #PNW @OlympicNP #ParkChat
ParksandPoints
replying to @PrairieStylFile @PrairieStylFile @TRooseveltNPS Oh, we're excited to visit this park this summer! #ParkChat
PackSite
RT @NakMakFeegle: @PackSite @59NationalParks Here in Western Washington, my dream solution is for large areas of degraded commercial forest…
tthrash
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A10. Positively. It's certainly made more people aware of them. Not to say that work isn't needed in minimizing the negatives of this, but overall I think it's been positive. #parkchat
naturetechfam
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @publiclandlvr @RCGibby73 @TouringTastebud @BighornCanyNPS @LBJohnsonNPS @HomesteadNM @59NationalParks @Wild_Tribute #Parkchat Maybe the #ParkCat hall of fame?! 😆
rscottjones
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A10 #parkchat It's definitely both, but I think it's currently a net-negative. I'm hoping that will change as social media use matures and people aren't as easily influenced by it. We're still all pretty new to it, and learning all the time. Emerging research on it is...startling
StevenOnTheMove
replying to @AngelaMDiLoreto @AngelaMDiLoreto @rscottjones @WildWithinHer @RoadTripsCoffee Epitome of the problem. #ParkChat
naturetechfam
replying to @Roadstories @Roadstories @TouringTastebud @YellowstoneNPS @KarpanParkland Oh fun! 😁 #parkchat
ParksandPoints
replying to @theRangerLife @theRangerLife @TouringTastebud The latter is a very important point. #ParkChat
59NationalParks
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @publiclandlvr @RCGibby73 @TouringTastebud @BighornCanyNPS @LBJohnsonNPS @HomesteadNM @Wild_Tribute We’ve talked about adding special #Categories #ParkChat
59NationalParks
RT @t_jh2009: @publiclandlvr @RCGibby73 @TouringTastebud @BighornCanyNPS @LBJohnsonNPS @HomesteadNM Perhaps @59NationalParks & @Wild_Tribut…
Wild_Tribute
replying to @MandyMPower @MandyMPower @TouringTastebud @ZionNPS @BigBendNPS Can’t go wrong with Big Bend #ParkChat
TouringTastebud
replying to @unconpeace @unconpeace @ThomasColeSite Very cool! Checking out as well! #ParkChat
RoadTripsCoffee
A10 Overall I believe #socialmedia has a positive impact on our #nationalparks. It is easier than ever to inspire others to #OptOutside, raise awareness about public lands issues, and find amazing destinations to visit. #ParkChat
TouringTastebud
replying to @Stars252525 @Stars252525 I agree it’s definitely important to keep the attention and focus on preserving them! #ParkChat
naturetechfam
replying to @PrairieStylFile @PrairieStylFile @TRooseveltNPS It definitely tops our list too! 😍 #parkchat
PrairieStylFile
replying to @beckyjlomax @beckyjlomax I'm a little embarrassed to admit I've never been to Glacier! I live in North Dakota, so I really have no excuse. #ParkChat
Adventuringgal TouringTastebud
replying to @ParasolViatress @ParasolViatress Did it disappear?! It should be there! #ParkChat
rscottjones
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A8 #parkchat Twitter is still my favorite, though I enjoy some of the interactivity of IG's stories feature. (I'm @rscottjones there too)
t_jh2009
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A10) Its a mixed bag as we saw with the shutdown, many people who care about the parks respected the closure while others took advantage of it so they either could get in for free and/or cause damage to areas where they're not normally allowed. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
Q11. If you could choose any tag or recreate your social identity, what handle would you go with? Parks related of course. #ParkChat
naturetechfam
RT @publiclandlvr: Ran out of characters. Sorry #parkchat friends. https://t.co/RJtJ883BT2
Stars252525
replying to @ParasolViatress
@ParasolViatress Q7. Which National Park did you not know about before social media?
#ParkChat
TouringTastebud
replying to @tthrash @tthrash We agree for sure! Overall there’s definitely been a positive impact! #ParkChat
parksandpancake
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A10 both. Gets more people aware of the parks which is good. But then that creates so much of the “need to get that photo” culture 🤷🏼♀️ #parkchat
59NationalParks
replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 @TouringTastebud Think this it right Chris. I mean #ParkChat is a force for good.
TouringTastebud
replying to @tabbsbetrippin @tabbsbetrippin We will have to check you guys out! Slowly beginning to use our Facebook more and more! #ParkChat
StevenOnTheMove
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones @TouringTastebud Any particular research you think is noteworthy? I'd love to read some if you don't mind sharing some links. #ParkChat
ParasolViatress
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud I'm sure it's still there. I just couldn't find it. #ParkChat
TouringTastebud
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones Yeah people are still learning for sure and will figure out how to use social media healthily! #ParkChat
theRangerLife
replying to @travel2findself @travel2findself @TouringTastebud Great points! #ParkChat
TouringTastebud
replying to @tabbsbetrippin @tabbsbetrippin @naturetechfam @Stars252525 @Wild_Tribute @GatewayArchNPS @JoshuaTreeNPS Haha he is definitely nailing that pose! Love it! #ParkChat
naturetechfam
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute #parkchat A11 we'd go with nationalparkfamily. That's one of our hashtags on Instagram! 😁
publiclandlvr
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @t_jh2009 @RCGibby73 @TouringTastebud @BighornCanyNPS @LBJohnsonNPS @HomesteadNM @Wild_Tribute #ParkChat
beckyjlomax
replying to @PrairieStylFile @PrairieStylFile Wha? You are so close! I just visited Theodore Roosevelt NP last spring. What an amazing place! #ParkChat
travel2findself
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @TouringTastebud @Congaree2016NPS @Yahoo Definitely underrated and underappreciated. Check it out in late May/early June during firefly mating season! The evening walks are truly an amazing phenomenon! #ParkChat
TouringTastebud
replying to @travel2findself @travel2findself We totally agree! It’s good for exposure but there needs to be more around actually staying and enjoying your time in nature! #ParkChat
NakMakFeegle
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A10 I honestly couldn't say, there are definitely both pros and cons to consider. I also think that different social media platforms have different impacts on parks. #ParkChat
e_terren
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud @59NationalParks A9. I can't pick a favorite, but @OlympicNP has been on my mind a lot lately. What an amazing place. #parkchat
TouringTastebud
RT @StevenOnTheMove: A10: Social media both positively and negatively impacts the national parks. It helps bring more attention to them, bu…
rscottjones
replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee @TouringTastebud @Parkasaur Yes, a number of redesignations, too. #parkchat
TouringTastebud
replying to @ParksandPoints @ParksandPoints Agreed! The focus on protecting the lands is so important! #ParkChat
TouringTastebud
replying to @StevenOnTheMove @StevenOnTheMove Well said and so true! It is a double edge sword in my opinion! #ParkChat
t_jh2009
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @publiclandlvr @RCGibby73 @TouringTastebud @BighornCanyNPS @LBJohnsonNPS @HomesteadNM @Wild_Tribute No #ParkChat pun intended right? 😾
