145: Stupid National Park Behavior (From the Archive)

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 mundane objects like trees; tourists struggling to open bear-proof garbage cans; first-time RV drivers; people feeding wildlife with their hands; visitors approaching wildlife for selfies; hiking in flip-flops; and many more. Your Task For The Day: Get ready for your summer travels! Grab our Bingo card so your group can play along on your next national park vacation! >> Download our BINGO card here << Don’t miss the full show notes packed with all the links we mentioned so you can plan your adventures like a pro: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/stupid-national-park-behavior/    Planning your own National Parks adventure? Dirt in My Shoes Itineraries: https://shop.dirtinmyshoes.com/  Dirt In My Shoes National Park Planning Resources: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-parks/  Master Reservation List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/list/  National Park Checklist: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-parks-checklist/   Trip Packing List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/pack/