# @nationalparkservice on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CXB8HysvQu5
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/21025662-nationalparkservice-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/b9db167eec.jpg
- **Posted:** 2021-12-03T18:12:08.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** National Park Service (@nationalparkservice) — https://gondola.cc/nationalparkservice

## Caption

Not all who wander are lost…but I am. 

Whoops! Planning is an important step for any adventure. One does not simply walk into the backcountry unprepared. Plan enough and, over time, it will become a hobbit. If you are going to a park, know how to be self-sufficient in case you encounter an unexpected hazard, tricky terrain, an Orc, or an emergency occurs. 

🗺 No matter if you choose to set out on your own or venture forth with others, recognize your abilities and the abilities of your fellowship. Nine companions? So be it. Pick a trail that everyone can successfully complete and enjoy. Check a park’s website or ask a ranger for details on the difficulty level of trails. Oh? You have elected the way of... PAIN! 

🗺 Complete a trip plan that details where you will be hiking, your contact information, when you plan to arrive and return, and who is coming with you. Leave this information in your Shire with a trusted friend or family member that is not going on the trip with you. 

🗺 Develop an emergency plan for what to do if you or your companions becomes lost, injured, or see visions of fiery eyeballs. Consider learning CPR and basic wilderness first aid, especially if you’re planning to hike in the backcountry. 

🗺 Consider having a personal locator beacon, should you need to call for help. If you are using your cell phone, keep the battery fully charged. Nice ring. Searching for a cell signal can quickly drain your phone battery, so consider turning off your phone or switching to airplane mode until you need it. 

🗺 YOU... SHALL NOT... PASS! Check the weather before you head out on your hike. Those mountains look quite misty. If conditions in the park are not ideal, don’t take the chance! Keep track of time and be aware of encroaching darkness. When is dusk, again? 

Image: Fog lifting to reveal the unparalleled beauty of California’s @yosemitenps. 

#planlikeaparkranger #yosemitenationalpark #california #hikesmart #travelgram

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| National Park Service | @nationalparkservice | https://gondola.cc/nationalparkservice | Government Organization |

## Tags

planlikeaparkranger, travelgram, california, yosemitenationalpark, hikesmart

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