Don’t be an A**hole - That’s the #1 Rule of Travel.

“Let’s get back to basics. Use common sense. Be a good visitor. Be an example. Be a steward of the land and the communities that make each destination worth visiting in the first place.”

-Anonymous Local

The USA isn’t just a collection of places—it’s a collaboration of cultures, landscapes, and histories. Every town, every park, every roadside diner has a story, and you’re walking into someone else’s home when you visit. Respect it. That means picking up after yourself, supporting local businesses, following the rules, and—most importantly—not acting like you own the place.

Tourism isn’t the problem. Bad tourism is. So don’t be that person. Instead, be the kind of traveler locals remember for the right reasons.

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Family hiking on a forest trail, holding hands, wearing jackets.

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Ranger Brian: I AM
Ranger Brian: I AM

I am absolutely heartbroken and completely devastated to have lost my dream job of an Education Park Ranger with the National Park Service this Valentine’s Day. I am tired from weeks of being bullied and censored by billionaires.

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Raise a Stink. DOGE Directly Effects Your Public Lands.
Raise a Stink. DOGE Directly Effects Your Public Lands.

Nothing can erase the harm done, but you can call your representatives. Write to them. Raise a stink. If you are a public lands user, what happened will affect you. Let the people in power know that you care. If you don‘t, good luck with your future visits to your public lands. Bring your own toilet paper. The bathrooms will be closed.

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You can tell it’s a tourist by the way that it is.
You can tell it’s a tourist by the way that it is.

Neature is pretty neat… but as a tourist, how do we keep it that way? Learn about embracing the nature, the people hat support it, and how to #recreateresponsibly here.

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