“He’s my best friend, he’s my pal, he’s my homeboy, my rotten soldier, my sweet cheese, my good time boy.” - Laszlo Sometimes it’s nice to find solitude in nature. Other times, it’s good to take a best friend, a pal, someone you’ll think twice about before pushing down to outrun a bear. Friends should look out for one another and always remember: 😊 Friends don't let friends feed wildlife... The healthiest diet for wildlife is whatever they naturally hunt, forage, or scavenge. Not you or your trail mix. 😊 Friends don’t let friends stack rocks... No, Cairn! Put that down! It’s important to leave rocks where they are; stacking them disrupts the natural plants and animals and it changes the views. 😊 Friends don’t let friends get too close... To wildlife. You can set your own personal boundaries. Whether you’re birding or hoping to glimpse bison or moose, don’t get too close. 😊 Friends don’t let friends litter... You know the drill: Pack it in, pack it out. Take your friend with you, even if you think the friendship has run it’s course. 😊 Friends don’t let friends take dangerous selfies... Keep a safe distance from wildlife, and make sure you have firm footing. Just as important are flattering selfies. Do a friend good. 😊 Friends don’t let friends go off trail... When park visitors walk off trail, we introduce the potential for harm to the beautiful plants, the soil, and the nearby wildlife. Image 1: Two bears embrace one another on a cloudy morning in Katmai National Park & Preserve, Alaksa. NPS/Lian Law Image 2: Superb owls! Two Mexican Spotted Owls perch on a branch at Zion National Park, Utah. Image 3: Two closely-growing giant sequoias dusted with snow during early spring at Yosemite National Park, California. #friends #bff #friendship #nationalparks #recreateresponsibly #friendsforever