@madeleinewilsonphoto: Our national parks are being asked to do more with less. Again. 🥴 And they’re facing more budget cuts. Also again. 👎 📈 Visitation is up (323+ million visits in 2025) 📉 Funding and staffing are down (~25% of NPS staff lost since 2025 & 2027 budget cuts could slash ~25% of park operations funding with other cuts threatening even more) The people working to protect these places are stretched thin. So if you’ve been wondering how to help, this is a great starting point. 📆 Visit during off-peak seasons & hours 🗑️ Pick up after yourself 📍 Plan ahead & prepare 📜 Follow the rules 👋 Give rangers a smile & be kind 🐻 Leave wildlife alone 📚 Learn the history of the land you’re on & show up to ranger programs 💌 Say thank you to staff/write thank you notes 📞 Call your representatives & put pressure on them 💸 Support park organizations 💪Volunteer 📲 Follow your favorite parks online 🛍 Shop local in gateway communities 📢 Use your platform to spread accurate, responsible information ACCESSIBILITY NOTE: These slides all have text on them - too much to include in this caption. If you want to read this post, I have a blog post version of it that’s actually more in-depth available on my website. DISCLAIMER: I am not affiliated with the NPS or any of the organizations mentioned. I have not received any compensation or incentive (monetary or otherwise) to post about this. SOURCES: all available on the last slide. #nationalparks #nationalparkservice #protectpubliclands #parktok #nationalparksusa

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