145: Stupid National Park Behavior (From the Archive)

About this episode

This episode explores amusing and hazardous behaviors observed in national parks, emphasizing the importance of respectful interaction with nature.

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of national parks and explore the interesting behavior that can be observed within these amazing landscapes. From hazardous driving incidents to ill-prepared hikers, we discuss the unique experiences that make national parks even more interesting. We strive to strike a balance between amusement and respectful observation, and hope you enjoy learning about the antics and misadventures that have taken place, leaving us amused and entertained. In this episode, we cover: National Park Visitor Bingo The craziest things we see every time we are in the parks Two Truths and a Lie The people who put the wild in wildlife The things people do for social media Why the buffalo is the king of beasts Sports in the parks Yes, the water in Yellowstone is boiling Dumb things the park service has done Many of these things are funny, but how we interact with these national parks has a significant impact, so it's important to know what to do and what not to do! We created a bingo card for all the unusual tourist behaviors we've observed on our National Park visits. Just to name a few: drivers abruptly stopping on highways to capture photos of…

People in this episode

Host: Dirt In My Shoes

Topics covered

• national parks
• visitor behavior
• wildlife interactions
• hiking safety
• social media impact

Keywords

• national parks
• visitor bingo
• wildlife
• hiking
• social media
• safety
• driving incidents

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Yellowstone

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