Drones give users a birds-eye view when it comes to capturing photos and videos. However, they’re not really environmentally friendly. Think about all the drones stuck in trees or at the bottom of lakes. For this reason, many conservation areas and national parks have strict rules about who can fly a drone, where they can …
National Parks
According to the National Park Service (NPS), in January 2021, the federal government overturned a law regarding filing for social media permits in public parks. Previously, national parks visitors were required to apply and purchase permits to film or photograph certain areas. Now, a temporary order is in place–––and it deals with the practice on …
It’s finally happened. After years of imagining yourself at your favorite national park, you’re there in person. While walking on a nature trail, you notice pinecones all around your feet, and you wonder: “Can I take a pinecone from a national park—just one?” Many national parks either forbid or frown upon taking anything from the …
Backpacking through national parks is a great way to test your knowledge and skills, explore nature, and feel at peace. Sometimes that involves camping, cooking, and blazing trails. If you need firewood, it’s all around you. But not always neatly chopped up. If you need to remove a fallen tree from a path, you can …