Trail etiquette declines as social media hikers crowd scenic routes

The entitlement epidemic rages

I was recently at Stonehenge in the United Kingdom. Besides the historical significance, it is a huge tourist site. As you might expect, there are rules, ropes to indicate boundaries and a well-run system. Enter the influencer. She was the classic example, with friends, the attitude and the only one who crossed the ropes to get that special picture. The current set of typically self-declared influencers come with a sense of entitlement that is a…

Trail etiquette declines as social media hikers crowd scenic routes

Trail etiquette declines as social media hikers crowd scenic routes and turn once-quiet paths into busy, rule-bending photo stops. Viral posts are drawing hikers to ... Read moreThe post Trail etiquette declines as social media hikers crowd scenic routes appeared…

District implementing new safety, etiquette measures on the Trinity Trails

District implementing new safety, etiquette measures on the Trinity Trails New safety measures and rules will soon be coming to the busy Trinity Trail System in Fort Worth. The TRWD’s new trail safety standards outline rules and etiquette guidelines for the 100-mile system, which has become increasingly crowded in the past few years. “The trails have become a popular destination for recreational use,” said Lexi McCalip, the District’s Director o…