Top Things "You Don't Do" In A National Park

Don't try to get an close up picture with a buffalo.

- Granted, this only applies to certain National Parks however, this is simply dangerous and foolish.
- Feel free to search youtube for multiple instances of this recommendation.

 Don't feed any animals.

- Again, this can be dangerous, though more importantly, it is a disservice to the animals in the long run.
- Feeding wild animals tends to give them a dependency on humans for food.
- In the case of larger animals (e.g. bears) this is very negative as it encourages them to be comfortable with humans and their surroundings. If this continues, it poses a threat to humans and often animal services has to remove or put down these animals.

Don't be in a rush.

- Be patient. Crowds and conditions in the National Parks are unpredictable. Go with the flow.
- As most people visit National Parks in peak travel seasons, this amplifies this situation.
- If you cannot plan your trip to be more off-season, then you must expect that traffic conditions will exist and accept the challenges that come with this.

Don't speed through the park.

- This can be dangerous for you and others, dangerous for wildlife, and Park Rangers will ticket you.
- From personal experience, the Park Rangers are out roaming the roadways and they will get you if you make this mistake.