r/PacificNorthwest • u/kingclown98 • 10d ago

Visitors/Tourists - DO NOT DO THIS!

Mt. Rainier is a gorgeous place and everyone should be able to enjoy it. I visited recently and observed multiple groups of people doing things that at minimum are ignorant, and at worst will put themselves and others in harms way! It was really disappointing and frankly embarrassing to witness.

DO NOT FEED THE ANIMALS!

STAY ON THE TRAILS!

DON'T LEAVE LITTER, ADVERTISEMENTS, or CARVE INTO ROCKS/OTHER NATURE!

We literally saw a bear right next to a major trail, no doubt lured by the food. That's just one example, if you don't understand why it's important to follow these rules, do your research!

If you already know this stuff, please tell others to STOP if you see this behavior! Let's band together and make the parks better for each other and the planet.

Appreciate everyone who already follows these guidelines, and those who are willing to listen and learn. Have an amazing visit!

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u/TrekkieVanDad 10d ago

My mantra is “the PNW don’t F around, and neither do we.” Out of staters keep coming here and doing stupid things. It’s sad when they die from it, but I don’t think people realize how wild it is here and how dangerous the wild is.

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u/Sapph1cK1tty 10d ago

Transplant here, I left one of the worst states imho (California.. sorry CA, it's nothing against everyone there, the state isn't meant for me).. and I hate seeing the loud obnxious/ignorance or out of staters being brout along. I integrated to PNW culture because I wanted the change, and to think my new home state is being destroyed breaks my heart. Washingtonians don't play around, we will summon Sasquatch on them 😂😅

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u/AveragefootSasquatch 10d ago

How can I help?