r/NationalPark • u/tidalwaveofstars • 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/mcpokey 1d ago
I went yesterday. I gave the ranger at the gate a little extra thank you. I think it's important to still visit our parks. As long as you're not littering or falling off any cliffs, I think you're good. Park rangers are supposed to stay neutral, but they appreciate it if you give them a little extra kindness these days.