“Believe in yourself like visitors who believe they can pet a bison,” quips the National Park Service (NPS) in an Instagram post dedicated to “inspirational” messages for New Years Eve. Another sage piece of wisdom? “To avoid crowds, visit areas that are less crowded.”
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The NPS is known for its clever social-media posts, and the agency took advantage of the New Years Eve holiday to share some silly bits of advice with its online community.
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“Words of wisdom, well, words of some kind, for 2026,” jokes NPS in the Instagram post. “May the new year bring you peace, wonder, safe wildlife encounters, good hikes, fun with friends and family, and many returns to your favorite national parks.”
The tidbits have been a hit.
“This account brings so much happiness to my life,” wrote one person in the comments section.
“This account is the BEST! Combining humor and information is pure genius,” wrote another.
Check out the National Park Service’s New Years advice here:
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