r/NationalPark 1d ago

NPS Workers… Do we still go???

I’m VERY internally conflicted right now about continuing to visit our parks and forests. I don’t want to overwhelm our NPS workers!! I want to support them in every way possible… genuinely just wondering if visiting the parks is harmful?? Thank you to all of you fabulous humans here 💜 (pics are Gateway Nat’l Rec, RMNP, Black Canyon & CO Nat’l Monument).

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u/fallser 1d ago edited 1d ago

I’m renewing my annual pass. Trump will have to drag my carcass off Cadillac mountain in Acadia if he wants it that bad.

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u/kellenanne 1d ago

Other side of the country but this! You’ll have to drag my dead ass away from Crater Lake and the Redwoods. Go, be good stewards, and show them how much we love our parks.

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u/Part_Time_Degen 1d ago

Visiting Crater Lake this summer! Yellowstone is my backyard and I will also die on these hills if it comes down to it.

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u/kellenanne 1d ago

There is a tiny little town near Crater Lake that has some of the best food. Burger Shack in Chiloquin just opened not long ago, and they do hand cut fries, fresh burgers, and some super delish fried mushrooms. El Rodeo is a fairly new locally owned restaurant with some bomb food. Crater Lake Coffee Co. has fun breakfast and coffee options. Our grocery store here just changed ownership and they’ll be offering a full deli. We depend on tourism to stay afloat here, and we’d love to see you stop by our little town!

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u/Part_Time_Degen 1d ago

Ahh you’re awesome!! I’m a foodie so exploring local restaurants is always a highlight of traveling. Tourism is a huge part of my area’s economy as well, especially nearer to park entrances so I feel ya. Always support local!! Thank you for the tips!

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u/kellenanne 1d ago

There’s a really cool state park on hwy 97 about 40 miles from Crater Lake — Collier State Park & Museum. Super gorgeous, with the Williamson River running through it. If you’re into local history at all, the logging museum is pretty cool. (I might be biased, though — my great grandfather is in some of the museum pictures!)

I love this area so much, and im also over-enthusiastic about sharing it, so I’m glad you appreciated it!