Practicing Park Etiquette

Here are some helpful hints for those of you visiting National Parks that might make your trip just a little bit smoother (for you AND the people around you!):

1. When you see something you want to take a picture of, please pull off to the side of the road so that those driving behind you may pass. They may not be quite so interested in the flower you stopped in the middle of the road to take a picture of.

2. Should you stumble upon a herd of animals crossing the road, please DO stop so that you, your car, and the animal remain uninjured. However, once the herd is safely across, it would be great to start moving again...even if only to find the nearest pulloff.

3. National Parks are gorgeous. That is a fact. It is perfectly fine to drive below the speed limit to view these beautiful wonders. Please be aware of your rearview mirror. If you notice 8 cars right behind you, you might consider pulling over to let them pass. Sometimes others might want to look at something else.

4. ALWAYS take extra hand sanitizer and water bottles with you into the parks. Sometimes you just gotta go.

More tips to come...


***Claimer: these are all based on real life experiences. True story.