Social Media and Parks
ParkChat
59NationalParks
replying to @theRangerLife @theRangerLife I agree. Sometimes I tell myself just to@put the camera down. #ParkChat
TouringTastebud
Q3. Which social media outlets have been most helpful when searching for National Parks?
#ParkChat
WildWithinHer
replying to @StevenOnTheMove @StevenOnTheMove I know, right? When we were at @GrandCanyonNPS last October, my husband and I watched the sunrise--and a couple about 100' below us who jumped about 50 times for the perfect shot, thereby missing the sunrise entirely. It was pretty pathetic. #ParkChat
TouringTastebud
replying to @hkergrrl @hkergrrl Hahaha it is nice to just sit down and watch a beautiful video and not have to talk! #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.
RoadTripsCoffee
replying to @ParksandPoints @ParksandPoints @NatlParkService True, but we also know the ever-increasing backlog of work to be done in the national parks without proper funding. #ParkChat
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!
WildWithinHer
replying to @StevenOnTheMove @StevenOnTheMove @RoadTripsCoffee I don't know. I really don't. I wonder sometimes. #ParkChat
wildmarshphoto
RT @59NationalParks: Q1 #ParkChat There’s no question social media has helped to drive the increase in Park attendance. We believe it’s an…
TouringTastebud
replying to @PackSite @PackSite That is sad. I am sure they could have taken just as great a photo on the actual path #ParkChat
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
hkergrrl
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud Talking is my job. My throat is so tired today because we had actual visitors...so its nice to come home and not speak a lot some nights. #Parkchat
EverybodysNPs
RT @RV_Miles: Much of @YosemiteNPS will open late this season due to a deep snow pack and damage from falling trees. If you have plans, you…
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
RCGibby73
replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee It’s such a tricky relationship. “Get off my Lawn”...”Oh that lawn looks nice” #ParkChat
happytrailshike
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A2 Totally! Our recent trips to California were all about reading reviews and seeing sights online first. #ParkChat
PackSite
I've used Instagram to look at recent photos of a place to check the weather and road conditions. #ParkChat https://t.co/1Ol32lTWR0
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
ParksandPoints
replying to @hkergrrl @hkergrrl @RoadTripsCoffee @NatlParkService Good to know! #ParkChat
59NationalParks
replying to @louisbink @louisbink I think that depends on lots of factors. #ParkChat
InnerCompass
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer It's basically the only way I plan trips these days! #ParkChat
JohnMDouglass1
RT @RoadTripsCoffee: Me! I'm ready for fun and excitement! And coffee! So much coffee! #ParkChat https://t.co/BFWKIyh9Ll
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
tabbsbetrippin
replying to @kristarsha @kristarsha @59NationalParks That's literally what I was thinking! There have always been dumb people (When @YellowstoneNPS was first opened, people fed the bears from their hands.) But the whole #selfie craze is new. #ParkChat
TouringTastebud
replying to @Polymathically @Polymathically @59NationalParks It is shocking how rare that is to find now a days haha #ParkChat
StevenOnTheMove
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @RoadTripsCoffee And that's the thing. IMO, we should travel for more than just the photos. Yes, take a ton of photos to share what you saw/did. However, as you noted with people jumping during the sunrise, you miss out sometimes when too focused on taking pics. #ParkChat
louisbink
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Stars252525 Its true - reverance and respect seriously lacking. Conversly - I've seen volunteers put a stop to this behavior at the Alamo. Bravo! #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
RCGibby73
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud A3: Instagram and YouTube by far with help from Twitter. I love watching long form hiking trip videos #ParkChat
bewildandbefree 59NationalParks
RT @TouringTastebud: Q3. Which social media outlets have been most helpful when searching for National Parks?
#ParkChat https://t.co/Jn6CX2…
naturetechfam
RT @tabbsbetrippin: @TouringTastebud A2. I follow the twitter accounts of National Parks that we're visiting. That's how we found out which…
theRangerLife
replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee @ParksandPoints @NatlParkService I,be been at one park who had one person in charge, although he did more than just social media for his job #ParkChat
TouringTastebud
replying to @parksandpancake @parksandpancake If you DM us I can get back after the chat! 😊 #ParkChat
EverybodysNPs
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A1. Joining in late. Kids are finally asleep. Same answers as everyone else. People do dumb stuff, get hurt, damage, and we get distracted and forget to live in the moment. #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. 😉
naturetechfam
replying to @parksandpancake @parksandpancake @TouringTastebud #ParkChat @badlandsnps will be a hit. Mud, rocks, dirt, fossils. It's all awesome! 😁
WildWithinHer
replying to @StevenOnTheMove @StevenOnTheMove @RoadTripsCoffee Oh, I agree, and that's why I travel too. #ParkChat
TouringTastebud
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @RCGibby73 @Stars252525 @kristarsha @BigBendNPS Very exciting! That would be an amazing trip I am sure! #ParkChat
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
hkergrrl
replying to @theRangerLife @theRangerLife @RoadTripsCoffee @ParksandPoints @NatlParkService Don't we all? lol #Parkchat #OtherDutiesAsAssigned
ParksandPoints
replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee @NatlParkService A valid point, but PR is huge, especially for what is an org that has recreation and travel (word used is enjoyment) as a major part of its mission statement. #ParkChat
JohnMDouglass1
RT @happytrailshike: @TouringTastebud A2 Totally! Our recent trips to California were all about reading reviews and seeing sights online f…
59NationalParks
replying to @TouringTastebud @TouringTastebud We better get a #ParkChat answer for Q3. 😉
RoadTripsCoffee
replying to @StevenOnTheMove @StevenOnTheMove @WildWithinHer It is ENTIRELY about the balance. I've noticed so, so many people come to a screeching halt on the Blue Ridge Parkway, hop out of the car to snap a few selfies, and then immediately leave. Those are the people I'm talking about. #ParkChat
TouringTastebud
replying to @ParksandPoints @ParksandPoints @NatlParkService I have *knock on wood* had best results with Twitter when checking National Park sites! #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
TouringTastebud
replying to @e_terren @e_terren That is amazing! #ParkChat is such a great spot for that!