Grand Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, other national parks overwhelmed by Insta-crowds I Nightline

Picturesque public lands that used to host a few thousand visitors each year might now see that many in a single day in part because of geotagged social media posts.
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[@ShirleyitsJohn]

I suggest a giant sign saying "it's not gonna fill that hole in your life, work on your personality not your ig portfolio"

[@trappedintime8273]

lol extent

[@daphneiris8016]

👍👍can't agree more

[@rickDArula]

That's why I dont have social media anymore Just a distraction

[@insomthegreat]

More like $20 parking.

[@julsxoxo]

Clap clap clap👍

[@cindyyeager8627]

This is so disgusting. We are becoming a society self absorbed non caring individuals. Narcissists.

[@foodandart5808]

I think it's insecurity more than anything. The real narcissists I've met also had that edge of arrogance that put them above needing to be photographed.

[@eliani1326]

just like the president. it's everywhere. a plague. nyc trains were filled with conversation and interaction with families and now it's dead silence at time. the only sounds r feet walking in and out and doors shutting with a ring. restaurants full and no conversations at the table.

[@gabrielgalaxygh]

And that's why I only have a KZbin

[@DMSrunit]

Lmao with all the slaughter, slavery and land destruction in human history this is nothing

[@thranduilselk]

@@foodandart5808 Could be both. Narcissism is often rooted in insecurity

[@thesenate933]

It’s kind of sad that many of the visitors are so desperate for the perfect picture that they forget to look up from their screen and enjoy the beautiful nature around them

[@elisscaliving5864]

Desperate? Nothing wrong with Documenting your life

[@ridjous8]

Idk, I just did Angel’s Landing in Zion last week and it seemed like the people there truly were enjoying the view and not on their phones. So I guess it depends. Yellowstone last year however, at Old Faithful, not a single person that wasn’t on their phone taking pictures and videoing.

[@gotskinn]

I think it's funny. I don't take pictures of anything, unless I have a question of species or notice something odd or criminal. I enjoy every moment as it comes. I didn't even take one picture at the very first concert of Taylor Swifts reputation tour. I wouldnt even have pictures of my daughters graduation if it hadn't been for a friend. I refuse to experience life through a screen.

[@nopo8011]

How long do you think taking pictures take

[@abrahamlincoln7912]

milord ✋

[@mrxxbrian]

All aspect of life is suffering from attention-seeking instagramers

[@aaronburratwood.6957]

Brian H A bunch of “nothing people” that all think they’re stars! We need a plague. The human version of a forest fire.

[@eliani1326]

100%

[@tammypowell1368]

DON’T TRY TO IMPRESS MAN.... IMPRESS GOD WHERE HE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU 💯

[@opheliavalentine6058]

I love nature and I hate to see these places become filled with those instagrammers. I’ve seen people arrive and take the pic and then leave immediately. There are even some youtubers who traveled to Monument Valley and said it sucked because they couldn’t get a nice pic. Seriously! You make a channel about adventure but you only go there for the insta pics and for the KZbin views? I know people want to make a living but they set a bad example to the young.

[@Karma_andSage]

Instead of making memories they're making selfies

[@chucky2317]

i have nothing against posting in instagram, but please take care of these beautiful place. don’t litter and take your thrash with you.

[@SarahStudt]

Right? This is just another thing older generations are blaming younger people for 'destroying.' As if people who use Instagram aren't as worthy of seeing these locations. I'm excited that more people want to see nature!

[@markassko6426]

@@SarahStudt they want to get picture and get out, its not about admiration, its more about social hierarchy. Its very simply obvious by the fact that they spend far less time out there than generations before, theyre always taking pictures of themselves and they use clothes that are really terrible choice for wildland exposure. They make it obvious what they want and what they actually care about.

[@Cjnw]

Bring back #JohnnyHorizon! Seriously.

[@JAlexisG221]

Got rid of my Instagram years ago. Realized I don’t need to impress anyone or prove that my life is great. I just live my life and take it all in. I’ll take pictures but don’t feel the need to post everything. I share pictures with the few people that matter most to me.

[@samuelsharick3257]

Same here brother

[@tmillz120]

See me I’ll snap one quick picture and it will probably suck and then I’ll act like a old man

[@RealityHurts923]

Everyone else is probably doing the same thing. People will probably look at you and think you are part of the problem. Just let people take their photos. Who cares

[@thingmaker67]

i'm so frickin tired of social media. Deleted facebook account a few months ago, so happy I did that.

[@facelessandnameless]

I also deleted my Facebook. Got rid of my Instagram too

[@bootscooty]

I'm off Reddit and I'm off Facebook and couldn't be happier. plus I got a phone monitoring app so I can't spend more than two and a half hours on my phone every day. It's changed my life

[@enemyoftherepublic777]

Boot Scoot - what’s the app called?

[@bootscooty]

@@enemyoftherepublic777 Yourhour play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mindefy.phoneaddiction.mobilepe

[@blondzruleall5443]

It is sad that people go to visit and the park employees have to worry about cleaning up after them....that just saddens me that grown adults cannot be trusted or are mature enough to pick up after themselves, to respect the parks beauty and not leave trash and to not climb or walk in areas that are closed off or protected for a reason. Just blows my mind that adults in our country are getting so selfish, or is it more selfish and clueless to others. We need to start changing this, it’s never too late, and no matter what we must try to change.

[@aaronburratwood.6957]

BlondzRule All Everyone online thinks they’re entitled to whatever they want with no repercussions. We don’t deserve this planet. Humans I mean.

[@Galactic_Galactic89]

@@aaronburratwood.6957 Well said.

[@lisapadden8718]

My thoughts exactly! Thank you for your comment. I can't believe that some Americans and other nationalities are destroying Something so beautiful our National Parks. Boggles my mind. Stupidity at it's best.

[@KISHEEME]

Oh stop whining

[@rubenjimenez8433]

I use to live in California and you should see how people litter the beach its disgusting

[@stillencharger]

I deleted my Instagram a year ago, and Facebook my life is full of joy without the unknown, knowing there’s beauty without a altered photo.

[@AlyssaLovejoy]

So sad no one knows how to be present in their lives anymore....

[@MidnightH3ro]

Yeah cause a picture takes so much time out life oh golly what will I do with the remaining hours of my trip after taking a min to take a picture

[@riderstorm101]

I think she's talking about people obsessing about taking selfies to post on social media rather than simply enjoying the moment. Same thing happens at concerts. People are so addicted to their phones, they end up watching through their screen.

[@BradPitbull]

Can WE ALL AGREE. I LOVE FRENCH KISSING the FEMALE ANUS

[@gotskinn]

@@MidnightH3ro My best friend & I go to a concert at least once a year. She spends her time taking pictures. It drives me CRAZY. I want her to be there w me and enjoy it. It's for proof to other ppl she was there or trying to remember. What is there to remember if it's looking at a screen the whole time? A lot of special places don't allow cameras....I get it.

[@CowneloAlvaroid]

You look like the very type we're talking about

[@annfinnerty5539]

Pick up your garbage & carry it out, I'm tired of picking up dirty diapers,soda cans,water bottles etc. Try walking on a beach & see what you can collect, & watch out for broken glass🌊🌊🐚🐚🌾🌾🌾 Quit walking all over native grasses & ground, sorry I love our beautiful country,let's keep it that way🌲🌲🌾🌾🌾🌿🌿🌿🌴🌴🌴

[@dishingoutls8137]

People don't care because they're too busy on Instagram hoping for validation from others so they can inflate their egos even more and more. This is why millennials are considered extremely entitled. They created this me me me mindset not the us us us mindset. Not everyone is like that obviously but social media did do this to a lot of people.

[@roxana_88]

I actually took my kids not that long ago to clean the beach it was crazy how much trash we picked up. I didn’t do it for likes or to show it off I don’t have instagram nor Facebook because I don’t like social media. I did it so my kids can see how important it is to try to help keep OUR earth clean. And in hopes that they will have that memory with me and one day they do it with their kids.

[@snowman374th]

Trash being thrown on the ground ANYWHERE IN AMERICA should be 30 days in jail. I bet it would stop.

[@MrBlinder514]

US already has the most crowded jails in the world

[@snowman374th]

@@MrBlinder514 Guess it won't be very comfortable in there, then huh.

[@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath]

@@MrBlinder514 Because we have a lot of black people.

[@stephenthomas3493]

Ya cause America needs more people in jail

[@snowman374th]

@@stephenthomas3493 Are you getting beat up Or robbed? Are you losing your household items to thieves breaking into your house? yeah it's probably because their in jail. Dumb ass. Jail ins't a place in use for population control... Those people are in jail because they broke the law. Try to remember that.

[@logic7753]

This guys pictures are beautiful. Don't toss your trash all over Az. We don't want it.

[@TheLtrain85]

facts. We just threw out Sheriff Joe, no more trash

[@pelacho-smith770]

This is why people are falling ..I've been to the Grand Canyon and people do to the most for pictures.

[@Throughthelurkingglass]

I had an uncle's fell off the Grand Canyon in the 90s, made a full recovery.

[@avvivv7080]

One of my older cousins died after they fell.I think it was in March 2017

[@sovietunionsmostnotoriousk5031]

I’ve been the the Grand Canyon and there were so many daredevils getting super close to the edge that almost fell all for a instagram photo

[@Lumpia_In_Texas]

All I saw were Chinese tourists everywhere

[@opheliavalentine6058]

I’m going to the Grand Canyon but to hike it. I like to post insta pics but I don’t geotag the locations. I don’t want special gems destroyed. Same thing is happening to Havasupai. It’s so popular on Instagram and Beyoncé made it worse with her video.

[@lylah4944]

The movie Wall-E is literally predicting the future day by day....

[@MrAdrian13]

Pinkity Cloud that movie is just propaganda. There is some truth in it tho

[@warmccl]

I honestly wish they never made this video on the wave because these self absorbed instagrammers are going to get a clue and arrogantly deface this beautiful land mark.

[@MTknitter22]

warmccl No they won’t, these parks belong to the American people and they will be fine IF properly managed.

[@alexwarmath1989]

Exactly they probably just made it worse bc now I want to visit

[@seadragon1456]

I didn’t know the Wave existed and I want to take my kids now. I really want to run my hand over it and feel how smooth it is. I’m also curious about the scent when it gets hot. 😂

[@hugobrown2516]

I travelled for 2 years. Always off the path. Before cell phones. I'd never go now. Cell phones are depressing.

[@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath]

Just go any time besides summer and you'll be good. I hate traveling in the high season.

[@Patty-to3rp]

@@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath Noooo.....don't give the secret away! But I agree!

[@melaniexoxo]

This is why I dont vlog or review places anymore. They will become overrun and we still have some nice areas where I live that could easily get trashed by these people.

[@karenp6115]

I totally agree. Especially if you spend your own time and money going to these places only to share them - for free. Let others do the legwork too.

[@loveisyors]

Looks like you dont even have a following. What do you mean by these people? Everyone has the right to enjoy what was given to them by mother nature, it doesn't just belong to you.

[@shepirate4651]

It's not social media that's doing damage it's the careless people! Just look at our beaches and rivers :( we always have to clean up garbage before setting up!

[@LoveMxUp]

She Pirate seriously people need to learn to take their trash.

[@______-hg1gy]

She Pirate Not in Hawaii Not in Cancun Not in Canada Not in Pensacola Florida I’ve only seen it on the shitty beaches of Texas

[@stephenthomas3493]

Around where I live they have garbage and recycling containers all over the place and yet people still leave their baby diapers and used condoms all over the pace

[@seadragon1456]

I call bullshit on “Not Pensacola FL” because I vacation down there every year and we ALWAYS have to pick up beer caps, cigarette butts, dirty diapers, and sometime people hide empty grocery bags under the sand. The surrounding areas aren’t much better either and don’t even get me started on all the damage and filth running down all the condos. These inconsiderate people don’t care about other people or their properties or the world around them. The nicest beach down there is Navarre Beach because it’s Gulf Islands National Seashore. Seas turtles and birds nest their so parts of it are protected so people can’t trash it.

[@inkristall]

I wonder how many people would still go to these places if they weren't allowed to bring or use a camera. It's great to capture memories with a camera but nothing beats putting stuff aside and taking in the moment yourself.

[@chai_lattes]

I love taking beautiful shots of nature (I don't have social media; it's just for my own enjoyment and hobby) so I understand wanting to capture the amazing sights of these national parks, especially since for most people, you may only go once in your life. But I wonder, if they banned picture taking, maybe it would make the experience even more special? I feel like there aren't many things we do now just for the sake of fully experiencing them. Now everything we do is measured by its potential for material value: can I get an instagram-worthy selfie or snapshot out of this? Can I walk away with some form of physical memento? I think so much of life is inextricably tied to the material now. Maybe it would be a good idea to preserve these national parks as places where we can disengage from our usual modes of living and just be in awe of nature without trying to capture its beauty or gain anything from it. I would still want to go and I'm sure many others would too.

[@inkristall]

@@chai_lattes "Measured by its potential for material value" well said... I feel like people's experience depends on that. These attention seeking photographers could have the sunset of a lifetime and call it a bad experience because their content didn't turn out as they hoped.

[@bRichgray]

The amount of narcissism it takes to take a selfie is unmatched. It's weird.

[@fudanshi575]

Imperial Biscuit I’m sure it’s because you’re both ugly. Selfies can be fun to take

[@bRichgray]

@@fudanshi575 I was told by an agent once that I had a models face, as an introvert that was my type of business. Looking back I regret not being able to make extremely easy money in large amounts.

[@MidnightH3ro]

Only ugly people say shit like this lol

[@SabatezZ]

@Traveler86 Love Not everyone wants to see their newsfeed full of pictures of yourself. I especially like the ones who upload a photo with the caption that they look ugly or feeling ugly just to get comments and likes. True people who know they are attractive don't need to upload multiple pictures just to get comments. You're not a celebrity.

[@SabatezZ]

@@fudanshi575 What's fun is enjoying the moment, not trying to seek attention from pictures of your face. Boring.

[@laurenbray8314]

When I went to Zion I took pictures but not of myself! I used my old 35 mm camera and took some good old fashioned photographs!

[@jessicalt4121]

Lauren Bray wonderful and creative.

[@Birdbike719]

How refreshing!

[@KISHEEME]

@@jessicalt4121 well arent you a saint

[@amistry605]

I feel weird when i take a selfie, so i also just take pics of the scenery without my big ol head messing up the shot

[@Jimirulz1]

Same here, amazing place!

[@psychedforlife7176]

It looks like the pits of hell, all those people with their phones up taking pictures.

[@hiluxshred]

People are addicted to taking selfies. shoot just the other day I saw a car swerving in and out the lane pulled up next to it it was some girl taking pictures of herself 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@hiluxshred]

StellaR 😭 apparently girls are the ones addicted to taking selfies

[@karinapark2299]

Ever heard of the girl who went live on Instagram while driving and killed her sister?

[@Birdbike719]

what is the obsession with taking pictures of yourself? I already know what I look like. Take a picture of the site, not yourself!!!

[@christophersoper]

Yeah those crazy fat bitches with crossed eyes and toung out

[@______-hg1gy]

Linda B 🤔 well I’m not the type of dude to take a picture of myself for likes on social media and when I do upload a picture to Facebook it’s so that my friends and family can see what I’m up to Most people take pictures on their cell phones and never print them out I on the other print them out...I’m 25 and been to many many places I have no kids right now but I want to show my actual pictures to my children when they get older I worked at a nursing home and the old folks had beautiful pictures of themselves when they were young...some where on the wall and some in a photo album I was like man I should be doing that, you know taking more pictures of myself heck even hire a professional to take pics of me Once you die you die and if you have children and grandchildren don’t you think it would be nice for them to look back at your old pics and make them wonder of how your life was and how you were etc (but I’m not obsessed of taking pics of myself all day ok let’s make that clear) Have a nice day 💪🏽😎🇺🇸🇲🇽🇧🇷

[@kim3295]

Black Jesus 😂😂😂

[@theeempress_]

Handgun 500 - They’ll never believe you were there unless you’re in it. lol jk

[@______-hg1gy]

NXG0LD what? Lol

[@jasminewilliams1673]

To play devils advocate, social media makes these places more popular because young people didn’t know these places existed. Whether they are taking pics for insta or not, this is just how fast information travels now. Humans are innately flawed but I think nothings wrong with exploring these areas while treating them with respect

[@Killswitch1411]

except their not treating them with respect. Adults and kids don't, I see it all the time.

[@propogandalf]

Yeah, the trash left behind by these visitors was a major point

[@universalchode7232]

Too many people cheapens the land. Instead of preserving they are destroying and bringing their trash and large families getting in the way followed by Chinese mega groups. Its terrible.

[@bootscooty]

you don't need social media to discover that place is like this exists. With printed media a lot of people would have found out, just slower

[@Patty-to3rp]

@@bootscooty great point!

[@kouaxiong1033]

As much as I would love to see the wave, I also want to preserve it for my children to see too. I've been fortunate enough to see many things and places my children probably will never get to enjoy.

[@hydrobuu]

I didnt see the cameraman win the lotto...🤔

[@victorgiddens5612]

Wise man.

[@parallelburrito]

Interesting reporting but I think a lot of the traffic has to do with a cultural shift from mindless consumerism.

[@ABSVabeautifulsunsetvlog]

Parallel Burrito I agree...funny how no one complains of overcrowding at malls.

[@greeleyestateslove]

I don't understand. What do you mean??

[@ABSVabeautifulsunsetvlog]

greeleyestateslove I think he means that the new generation is at least relatively interested in being outside and exploring the parks (even if for reasons that don’t seem to make sense to the older generation, ie taking selfies for social media). Thus showing an interest in things that are outside of existing as a purely mindless consumer (sitting at home online shopping all day or spending all of your off time inside of shopping malls, stores, etc...)

[@greeleyestateslove]

@@ABSVabeautifulsunsetvlog thank you!! Yeah I think that's valid a probably part of it!

[@And-rc9yy]

There may be some truth to that, though perhaps it’s twinned with greed. People think Instagrammers all travel for free and make lots of money. I recently met three ig’rs at the airport. They had the audacity to complain that they hadn’t got free accommodation in the town where I live. They thought their 5000 followers justified free everything.

[@milox875]

I’m from Saudi Arabia my 4 favorites places i wanna visit in the US are the grand canyon(feels kinda like Saudi but MUCH much bigger lol) and then rock n roll hall of fame,venice beach and finally a good southern steak restaurant.🇺🇸 ❤️

[@Jeramithehuman]

Rock n roll hof is ok, Venice beach is absolutely terrible. Palace verdes in CALIFORNIA is much better. Go to pismo beach you can ride 4 wheelers on the beach. Grand Canyon is amazing. Check out Golden Colorado, absolutely beautiful. Venice is a complete shithole

[@Sgv626]

Venice beach smells like weed always

[@7Keninho]

It would drive me crazy if I go all the way to these places just to see a crowd of people. Solitude is part of the charm.

[@IHMadeThis]

We are living in a Black Mirror episode.

[@Kwood10]

These remote places look busier than Central Park in NY city ....

[@norsefalconer]

"The Wave" management has the answer. Limit Ticket Sales/Lottery Ticket Selection. Higher Respect, Lower Impact. Simple.

[@bonniecreevy2642]

Yep. I plan to to try next year. Hope I win. But if I don’t, that’s ok

[@maisthoj]

Lol, the guy literally said , “This part is solitude and the other (horseshoe bend) is a zoo.” 😂

[@toucansam3]

So?

[@FirstClassCitizen_]

Catch-22: We tell people nowadays to not consume as much and travel or explore and to have more fun with experiences. *but don’t record or capture any of your adventures 🤷‍♂️

[@nopo8011]

Yeah considering that most Americans havent even left their own state...let alone their own city.

[@ericvanzytveld9034]

It's not about travel or capturing adventures. It's about leaving it trashed for the next visitors. It's about negatively impacting the surrounding area because they think their selfie is more important than keeping to a path or staying behind a railing. There's no catch-22. There's no respect for others wanting to enjoy it too.

[@TheJoe89jan]

Zion National Park had become the new Disney world of nature parks.

[@cjcab3158]

I went to Zion in May of 2019. Even up at Angel's Landing it was packed and that hike has super narrow and dangerous drops. Reminded me of the Mt. Everest pics that came out a a few weeks ago waiting to climb to the summit.

[@Patty-to3rp]

I heard they may be limiting the numbers allowed on Angels Landing trail. Bout time.

[@ln14517]

I just came back from a 7 week trip around Andalucía and Morocco. I love enjoying places in the moment and at the same time I see how people don’t stop a look but just snap a photo and move on. There are places where I’d sit for 10-15min enjoying the scene and no one would stop for more than a minute.

[@schelbyrenea]

I just got back from the Rocky Mountain National Park, and on my last day of hiking we made it to a beautiful waterfall that I had been wanting to see. I was trying to get a photo of it and this couple decided it was necessary to climb into the mountain stream and up to the waterfall to pose in front of to get instagram and snapchat photos. I was furious. I didn't get the photo I wanted and I wasn't able to wait for them to leave either, because when they did it, some other people saw and did the same exact thing. It's a shame.

[@Justin-ev8nn]

I was at some of these places a couple of weeks ago and there were so many people there.

[@Keepontravelling]

Best time to visit is when there is Spring and Fall season.

[@Blake1720]

I went to the Grand Canyon recently and guess what...... *i didn’t take a selfie or post any pictures on social media* 😱😱😱😱

[@SarahStudt]

Do you want a cookie?

[@ladyscarfaceangel4616]

Sarah Studt Yes, please! 😁 I will be waiting for my cookie.

[@514musique]

Holdup give me a cookie too

[@lokaadine2719]

I’m glad the wave is limiting how many people are allowed.

[@RmcBlueSky]

I'm not a social media person, but I have gone to those National Park bc I just moved to Arizona. Remember ppl that nothing last forever, but be mindful of it so it last a bit longer.

[@peacelife]

Yes too bad I couldn't visit the Wave. It is good that they make it restricted to visit but it is so beautiful. They didnt cover the Antelope Canyon

[@mikehenry4743]

Antelope Canyon is not a National Park it is on the Rez, but it is overcrowded also.

[@darksoul479]

If you want to enjoy the Grand canyon you have to go in the winter now. Don't forget a warm jacket.

[@mxx6901]

The Grand canyon with a little snow dusting is unbelievably beautiful!!

[@amistry605]

Does it really get that cold?! I always imagined it as a desert.

[@mxx6901]

@@amistry605 you can Google Grand canyon snowfall and look at the photos. It's beautiful. It usually melts by the end of day which makes it hard to plan around if you don't live nearby.

[@amistry605]

@@mxx6901 wow i didn't know that! That's awesome. I'm from Chicago, so i don't really get cold that easily

[@mxx6901]

@@amistry605 you'd love it! And if you have time, head south of the grand canyon to Sedona.

[@devonsullivan5219]

There are sooooo many national parks in the US with spectacular views. Stunning natural wonders.....

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

Don't forget state parks too. NY in particular has alot of great state parks including the Adirondacks, Catskills, and Niagara Falls (yes that's a state park NOT a national park)

[@davidsitzman7799]

When we went to Zion, there were also huge long lines for the shuttle buses. I joked out loud about making commemorate T-shirts that said "I survived the huge lines at Zion.

[@venturafamily76]

Everyone lives through their phones, put the phones down and enjoy life people..

[@bryanibarra1142]

I’m from Arizona. I can’t even enjoy my state’s beautiful places because of this. Good thing havasu falls wasn’t even mentioned. People don’t pay attention and that’s what they are falling off the cliffs.

[@masterthotslayer9601]

Bryan Ibarra shut up Brian

[@Killswitch1411]

Its known.. but they gotta work to get there and its on a reservation so you need a permit to get there....Much too much work for the typical Instagram idiot.

[@sarahkorb]

I just came back from Riviera Maya. Stayed a week at a beautiful resort. I was SHOCKED at everyone spending all of their time trying to take the perfect selfie and video. I saw a few tourists that were so absorbed with making videos and taking selfies, I wondered if they were there by themselves. It was a twilight zone and sad.

[@cagedtigersteve]

How about start charging higher prices and setting limits on people and how about reservations.

[@foodandart5808]

You couldn't pay me to tromp all over those parks. When I head out, it's SO not to mill around with other people. Nuts to that. Will find a different location and for SURE won't say where it is.

[@Birdbike719]

Yes. I go to get away from people. For solitude and quiet. Not this. I can't even stand it when people play radios at campsites!

[@christopherrodas5932]

It’s a nice experience to be there but it’s an amazing experience when there isn’t people around, you just want to be in solitude, take in the experience and feel energy of Mother Nature

[@tjh4115]

They increase visitor ship on the wave, it will erode it. It’s sandstone...you can already see the impact.

[@xhimpsruz2329]

That happened to my one of my favorite secret places. You had to go even on a dirt road to get there. I went this summer there was at least a thousand people . Years ago there were nearly 20 to 40 people is incredibly what social media can do.

[@WellnessandTruthMinistry]

Isn’t God sooooo AWESOME with His creations?!?!🥰

[@toucansam3]

I don't know, he kinda dropped the ball when he created people.

[@toocutepuppies6535]

I'm so glad I saw all those places before the internet. People don't know how to act in the natural world or how to respect wildlife. It's really sad.

[@sharonwilkins3583]

Facts

[@cateb.l5343]

Heartbreaking. Put daily limits on all of them. So sad that some of those people aren't actually enjoying or being present in those beautiful parks. Just there to get 'the perfect shot'

[@armandobroncas5597]

This was before covid-19, imagine how bad it is now.

[@rei_cirith]

Maybe they should construct a suspended walkway over the wave instead.

[@And-rc9yy]

Better to close it for ten years

[@pocitobuddie6916]

People will throw trash over the side and fall off the railing while trying to take pictures.

[@rei_cirith]

@@pocitobuddie6916 You're probably right. This is why we can't have nice things.

[@kmurdoch2437]

Those same parks are promoting themselves on social media 💁🏻‍♀️

[@thisistotallyfine]

What if you took some photos, and then enjoyed the scenery after? Then you did both things

[@elsajungck7832]

Not everythibg has to be captured by a camera. I rather live in the moment and just take it all in. It makes the moment even more precious.

[@laurenbray8314]

I went to Zion national park when I went on vacation to St George Utah. It's the most beautiful place on earth! I also went to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes, absolutely breathtaking.

[@mikebtrfld1705]

I remember the quintessential tourist of the 50's. Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, Brownie cameras...nothing new.. just more of us.

[@thegreatoutdoors2246]

Mike Btrfld this is the first reasonable comment i have seen like really there is nothing new about people taking pictures when they travel lol

[@JM-qr8qz]

"Look at me!" " I need your attention!"

[@bootscooty]

Or the idiots who walk around with smug look on their face like they already have your attention. I want to punch the f****** smug off their face

[@glowinthadark]

Exquisitely beautiful.... One day Ill step foot on the wave and behold the beauty for my own ❤

[@JaysonMatthews]

Double-edged sword. On the one hand, overwhelming an area. On the other, showing more people why it is important to care for such incredible places. The best answer would be to give real teeth to the parks department; things like banning cars and replacing with regular shuttles, quota systems, maintenance, education, etc. No approach will be perfect, but anyone who has been in Yosemite valley during peak season knows something has to be done.

[@Patty-to3rp]

Yes! Totally agree!!

[@TunTheOfficial]

How do we even know they're taking the picks for *Instagram* anyways?

[@sun.g4l]

Please keep the wave open to 20 people max. I would rather not get a chance to see it then to ruin it.

[@GodMowsMyLawn]

When I got to Zion I wanted to turn around and leave immediately when I saw how many people were there. All so they can get their picture from Angels Landing. Which is a harder hike than most people realize.

[@Cottonheadedninnimuggins]

i was just at the north rim 2 weeks ago, it was definately a bucket list trip, and it wasnt busy at all. i want to go back someday to see south rim and the wave for sure. i dont have instagram so im all in for the beauty and not just for a pic. this planet is amazing!

[@johnconnor214]

I thought people fell once I saw the pic at first:P

[@aaronburratwood.6957]

John Connor We’re not that lucky.

[@johnconnor214]

@@aaronburratwood.6957 🤣🤣🤣🤦‍♂️

[@titanstorm1146]

Y'all are weird. Nothing's wrong with taking a picture. Don't demonize something that's not evil. Now destroying nature for that picture is an actual issue

[@natatatt]

Agreed. People have always been taking pictures of themselves on vacation. Yes, there's more posturing/preening going on with social media photos nowadays, but at least these people are going out there and visiting the parks. The volume of people is the problem, not how they choose to take pictures.

[@jrfireboy2]

Agreed. I think it’s great more people are checking out our parks. But they need to respect the paths and boundaries to protect these for years to come.

[@paulkersey2179]

There are literally hundreds of giant buses full of Chinese tourists at both Horseshoe bend and the GC. Un-freaking believable.

[@lizzt76]

This really ticks me off...when people throw their trash on the ground!! 😡😡. This is so sad. We went to Yosemite last month and it was so overcrowded with people...and yes, 90% of them were more concerned about selfies and taking pictures with 20 different poses.

[@TS-rd7oy]

When I see a story like this I'm glad I was born in the early 60s.

[@mountainman8436]

Must be nice

[@kelseyl711]

Who doesn’t want to take pictures when they’re at the Grand Canyon

[@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath]

Pictures of their own faces?

[@kelseyl711]

polifatts family photos

[@Patty-to3rp]

Yes, yes, take pics of the Grand Canyon!!! Not selfies constantly!!

[@Palacemalicee]

Living in Arizona I’m totally fine with the increase of people. As long as you guys pick up after your selves, come enjoy this beautiful state!!! These are just the popular spots of Arizona. There’s so much more!

[@logic7753]

Realest Reviews I could live without some Snowbirds.

[@Palacemalicee]

LOGIC ! Ok this is true 🤣

[@OmarCasillas]

At first I got inspired to make cool tube vids of sweet places wherever I go in the world as a hobby , but after experiencing havasupai and horseshoe bend as well as recent places I have seen, I’ve realized these places are teeming with people, lots and lots of people, and this is not shown in these “perfect IG photos”. I also notice people would record and photograph like zombies and live their life in the virtual world for social media, and now I kind of reconsider this “hobby” because I don’t want to contribute to that. even though I spend a small amount of time recording whatever and photographing whatever , I take my first moments upon reaching these sights for myself and always take one good last look at nature’s gems before I leave to paint a mental image and live in the moment. the internet has changed a lot over the years, a lot of good and a lot of bad.

[@markcarr5142]

"OK everyone, let's get back on the bus.... WE'RE HEADING TO THE NORTH RIM!!"

[@eddiemalvin]

Any chance we can convince all these Social Media addicts to visit outer space... without a space suit?

[@1javixD]

That is breath taking. I didn’t know such beauty existed

[@Salmiyaguy1]

This story is about five or six years late. the selfies craze is a least a decade old by now. but this story did provide some fascinating places which are now on my travel must list. Adding Zion National Park and Horseshoe bend and the Wave to my must visit list.

[@777DVB]

You forgot about the other Beautiful piece of Paradise in Arizona

[@trailrider2473]

Be careful for what you ask for, you might just get it. You advertise for them to come and they did.

[@angelpablo5]

Tracy Sohl weren’t they complaining like in 2005 that national parks don’t get recognition and don’t get tourist attractions, now that they have they don’t want it

[@royaleevangeline2038]

Yes, some national parks are becoming overcrowded. However, there’s numerous things you can do to make your visit to a park more enjoyable. Obviously you can go during a less crowded time of year. However, for families with school-aged children that may not be an option. If you go during the busy season, then start your day as early as possible, or explore later in the afternoon and evening when crowds start to die down. Get out of your car and take some hikes. Over 95% of visitors to Yellowstone never venture more than 1/4 of mile away from a road, yet there is so much to see in Yellowstone away from the road. The backcountry in many national parks is well worth seeing. Another good idea is to not ignore state parks and local parks, as well as national forests. Many national parks have nearby state parks and national forests that can be just as spectacular and amazing as the nearby national park. So if the crowds at a national park are too overwhelming, then strongly consider exploring other parks in the nearby region. Unfortunately, you will likely just have to deal with the crowds in certain circumstances. For instance, the high country in parks like Glacier and Rocky Mountain NP have very limited seasons. For most of the year there’s too much snow to travel to those places. In those situations you may have no choice but to put up with the crowds.

[@JoseFloresEC]

It's ironic that sometimes I even feel like I go places just to post on Instagram or Snapchat but at same time, it's not like I really 'care' what other people post. So it's like I'm the only one that notices me, yet whats the point of going somewhere just to post it on social media when enjoying that moment would be healthier

[@than217]

8:07 yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh...... Totally not a setup you guise! Before that scene: "It might look bad if we just let an entire news camera crew go film The Wave to all the people that try to do this stupid lottery every year. So we'll just do a fake lottery on camera so no one will question anything. We do this sort of thing all the time for Hollywood actors, children of congressmen, etc. People are pretty easy to fool."

[@Hard31337]

If I lived anywhere near those places, I'd have already set up a business. Big financial opportunity.

[@Loopisus]

Hard31337 like what? I live near these places and it’s very restricted and many businesses near these places are fairly desolate

[@Anamer22]

I've lived in Utah for 10 years and have never been to Zion, after watching this report I don't think I'll ever go.

[@And-rc9yy]

I love Zion. You just need to approach it in a different direction. You can find solitude in Zion at any time of year.

[@gshak33]

I love to travel to unique locations to take photos and videos (not of myself just of the landscape, natural features etc) however I also hate going to places grossly overrun with people. Went to Iceland last year and every location felt like a shooting gallery for photographers or a Disney attraction. Probably will never go to Zion or other national parks cause of this.

[@jimmycao985]

Push them off the canyon.

[@LaFemme560]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@LOVER_LINK]

they should have a charge if there are pics

[@KeepingItRealWithMill]

LOVER LINK you can’t charge people for taking a picture in nature 🥴

[@MsBratz21]

I'm not fan of pictures, I love to enjoy the view, I don't care of posting on media all where I visit... I like to save it all in my mind... or I do take pictures but I save them for myself...

[@cowboycollarNM]

Didn't Mr Abbey say it in Desert solitaire, what he experienced was a eulogy of the southwest

[@lauranyc4966]

KEEP THE “ WAYVES “ A WAY FROM TOURISTS 😭🙏 why ppl need to see and ruin everything 😭🤦🏻‍♀️

[@beatyexbee]

all these places look nice and all but, I honestly couldn't keep my eyes off of, Maggie...

[@blsi4037]

We went to Bryce and Zion 2 weeks ago, and this is most of what we saw, in terms of people.

[@huntstyle]

I'll admit, I learn of many places to visit through Instagram. However, I'm not taking selfies there. I'm taking photos of the scene without me in it! And between photos, I typically spend an hour or more just soaking in the view. I've been to Horseshoe Bend twice, and probably sat on the edge for over 3 hours total. I truly go to enjoy these places with my own eyes. I take photos to keep those memories forever.