# @nationalparkservice on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CWi2jvBrISt
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/21025794-nationalparkservice-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/legacy-do/841e35362e5024504d5b1b370f051ef42f36fc9a0253f92be3053690fe9344ec.jpg
- **Posted:** 2021-11-21T16:27:03.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** National Park Service (@nationalparkservice) — https://gondola.cc/nationalparkservice

## Caption

And that's the way the cookie crumbles...

We like selfies. We also like it when your trip to a national park is fun, safe, and that you don’t chip, crumble, or get eaten. But when capturing the perfect shot or selfie, be a smart cookie.

🤳 Wildlife may appear calm and docile but can be unpredictable and easily startled. Remember to use a zoom lens on your camera. If you are close enough to take a selfie, you may lose more than your gumdrop buttons.

🤳 We get it---national parks have some photogenic scenery, but do not put your life at risk for a picture. Stick to trails and boardwalks. Use caution, watch your step, and keep your eyes on the trail and not on your camera while walking. Oh, snap! That branch came out of nowhere! No it didn't.

🤳 If a photo opportunity catches your eye while driving, pull over to a safe location to capture the shot. Distracted driving puts you and others at risk. Remember to look both ways for oncoming traffic before crossing the road. Also, this time of year, be careful with icing...sorry, icy conditions.

Image: A gingerbread cookie figure holding a phone captures a gingerbread friend having a close encounter with a gingerbread bison. NPS

#NationalGingerbreadCookieDay
#nationalparkservice #gingerbread #cookies #safeselfie #photobomb #recreateresponsibly

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## Credits

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

## Tags

safeselfie, recreateresponsibly, photobomb, gingerbread, nationalgingerbreadcookieday, cookies, nationalparkservice

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