Lovers of national parks are growing increasingly frustrated by tourists who disregard the rules and put themselves, wildlife, and the environment at unnecessary risk.
For example, Tourons of Yellowstone (@touronsofyellowstone) shared a post on Instagram about an angry interaction between visitors at the Grand Canyon.
The video, taken by Abby E. Towns (@abby.e.towns), shows tourists hopping back over a national park fence and being confronted by an outraged local.
"Some tourons at the Grand Canyon," the OP wrote. "A guy and a girl jumped over the railing at the Grand Canyon, and a local got really mad about it, then a lady came over to break it up."
The two men in the video get up in each other's faces over the fence-hopping before another onlooker stepped in to ease the tension.
This video is disturbing because it could have escalated into an even more intense situation in a busy tourist area. Unfortunately, these situations happen more often than you might expect, as some visitors feel compelled to break park rules just to get a better view or snap the perfect photo.
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Shocked visitors often capture national park guests on video while threatening iconic landmarks, taunting wildlife, and disrespecting nature.
Although national parks are undoubtedly awe-inspiring and entice our sense of exploration, it is never a good idea to venture off established park trails and enter areas off-limits to visitors. National park rules are in place not to be overbearing on our freedom but to keep us safe, protect vulnerable species, and preserve wild spaces for future generations to also enjoy.
When traveling, consider eco-friendly destinations that prioritize the health and sustainability of plant and animal habitats, as well as the planet. Like the local in this video, you can take action while traveling by calmly and respectfully calling out people who violate park rules. Alternatively, you can contact park rangers or other local officials to address a concerning situation before it escalates.
Instagram users were shocked to see the OP's video of the Grand Canyon incident and shared their opinions in the comment section.
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Absolutely 💯 "Anyone who does that — goes off the paths, over fences, bothers bison/bears — should all be permanently banned from every national park," one Instagrammer suggested.
"Good for the man calling them out!" another Instagrammer wrote.
"I'm so glad someone stood up and said something," someone else shared.
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