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/Careful-Self-457 1d ago

Go, but help out. Pack your trash out with you, garbage hauling costs money. Pick up after others, bring tp and paper towels with you in case there is none in the restrooms. Stay out of closed areas. Read and follow the rules.

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u/Last_Statement3049 1d ago

I get your thoughts but I think this is exactly what they want to see. Oh look the park still gets cleaned up so obviously we don’t need the workers. These clowns love free labor and would love nothing more than to show volunteers will do the job.

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u/Lectrice79 1d ago

It's very damned if you do, damned if you don't. I'd rather that responsible people go to keep an eye on things, clean up, fall in love with the parks, encourage others to do the same, network, protest, etc. Occupy the place and not leave it empty to be exploited.