So many things people miss looking for the gift shop. The disdain rangers have for the public– their customers, without whom they would be out of a job–was incessant and staggering. Be warned in advance that 60 people have fell over the edge and, in 20 instances, people were posing for or taking pictures while hovering on a rock close to the edge.”, Rocky Mountain National Park How could someone give anything less than a stellar review of America’s most beautiful natural treasures, you ask? It was sitting on a rock right along the rim trail at the village (VERY busy area). Arches National Park We went to Mount Rushmore and the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone and the Badlands—so many different national parks, and some monuments and recreation areas. They left. Didn’t he address that specifically? Try going to Utah. Grand Canyon? Together, Nat Hab and World Wildlife Fund have teamed up to arrange nearly a hundred nature travel experiences around the planet, while helping to protect the wondrous places we visit. I agree. I’m not surprised by the comments about the national parks being boring, etc. One review left for Saguaro National Park in Arizona read, “Ok if you like cactus.” Because we all know that visitors to Arizona are constantly surprised and annoyed by how many cactuses there are. Give a doofus a computer and access to the internet and they will quickly demonstrate their stupidity. All the others could have stayed Monuments. Warmth with stretch. © 2020 Atlas Obscura. Definitely National Treasures. that is what I was thinking while I read this, how abbey would feel about these people. As our patron, you’ll become a member and join us in our effort to support the arts. Monument means basically that both the visitor and the government leave it alone. Stretchdown weaves pockets of down insulation from a single stretch fabric, giving you freedom to move. “In my own experience, I wouldn’t come back here. Yeah, I might have to use that one next time the idiots are around. Every weekday we compile our most wondrous stories and deliver them straight to you. Because of this project, funny little negative, fake things come into my head a lot now when I’m out hiking. Waterfalls all over the park, giant trees oven 1000 yrs. Then we went over by Beaver Meadows, more fences and few elk there either.”, Grand Canyon National Park But maybe that’s a good thing, because it keeps the crowds down for the rest of us nature-lovers! You’re right, they’re hilarious. Notify me of followup comments via email. Cryptobiotic soil in Arches and Canyon Lands national park, water quality and ecology of isle royale national park, alpine tundra/meadows in rocky mountain national park for some examples are all extremely sensitive environments. Family visited the Hawaii Volcano Nat Park (?title?) If the fact that some people leave terrible reviews of national parks surprises you, then we’re on the same page. less access please!! That’s one of the reasons that makes the Grand Canyon one of the best parks in the country. I would not have known there was a canyon there, had I not been told. You probably never realized this unless you worked in a National Park. The finished product is a humorous and clever way of exposing the ridiculousness of people’s national park complaints. From next-gen tech to ingenious innovation, our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. All I know is there are no crowds where I go…no sir…can’t have folks getting pushed over the edge…and into the fence. Lassen was partially closed due to the hazard of rock fall, and really doesn’t rate Park status. Why would anyone make a trip without researching it first? Amber Share: Website | Instagram | Pinterest | Behance, 59 Retro Posters Celebrate the Colorful Diversity of America’s National Parks, US National Parks Are Having an Internet Fight for “Best Sunset” and It’s Really Sweet. ®WWF and World Wildlife Fund are WWF Registered Trademarks. Of course, if I saw them behind the counter, I’d leave, knowing their work habits already. Known Issues. Quickly. In a way, the comment about Denali has some truth to it. And I get to share that rarified air and breathtaking views with by far the STUPIDEST creatures on the planet…humans. So while I agree with you that this reaction found in the yelp comments is disturbing as an indication of both intelligence, ideology and values in america, I would argue that seeking further increases in attendance for these particular places as a means to introduce the unfortunate to the wilderness, is not the answer. I think these people just need more time there. Good Nature is the official nature and adventure travel blog of. We tested and reviewed the best men's flannel shirts of 2020. “Whatever you do, be warned that there are no barriers around the edges which fall about 300-900 feet into the depths of the Canyon. Atlas Obscura and our trusted partners use technology such as cookies on our website to personalise ads, support social media features, and analyse our traffic. 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Like Atlas Obscura and get our latest and greatest stories in your Facebook feed. Hearing person after person slander the canyon was heartbreaking. Don’t get me wrong, the canyon is amazing. When I was around 10, we were stationed in Italy after being stationed in Hawai‘i. I was laughing at the hilarity of the comment about Denali National Park – I mean it’s an adventure just GETTING to Denali. They should make us mourn. – Ed. Overall unmemorable to me except for the elk population. Winner will be selected at random on 11/01/2020. Step into Heinrich Berann's sweeping portraits of America's national parks. Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening. If anything, the internet has shown us how many idiots inhabit our planet. With a Park, the government is moved to optimize the benefit to the region by developing the facility, often by paving the way for 40-ft RV’s. However, each pretty scene is matched with hand lettering that spells out the bad reviews. Answering Questions in a Live Q&A. If a forced bus tour with humanized wildlife is your idea of Alaska adventure…. Hundreds of visitors rated it five stars, and only a handful left one-star reviews. We travel in our van going to National Parks and my, beaches and cities, but to see all the beauty God has given us is a great experience. Nat Hab’s weekly eNewsletter highlights exclusive offers, webinars, nature news, travel ideas, photography hints and more.