The Tetons beckon all to come.
In this healing place, how do you #createresponsibly when promoting and generating content about the outdoor spaces we love while protecting them from overuse?
Responsible stewardship is the goal of all who live in the surrounding areas of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks and sharing that deep commitment with others is an idea we want to resonate.
The top 6 tips for Creating Responsible Content from recreateresponsibly.org include:
Know before you go
Connect with land managers about permit requirements, weather, and local guidelines well in advance. Permits may be required and take time to process. Check for weather and hazards prior to arrival. Consider “under-visited” locations to limit your impact.
Plan and Prepare
The outdoors can be a high risk environment with conditions that quickly change. Consider terrain & arrange adequate transporation. Know and understand drone “no fly zones.” Try to film near your vehicle(s). Bring plenty of water and safety equipment.
Build a Safe and Inclusive Outdoors
Inspire others to see themselves in that space. Historically, access to the outdoors has been inequitable – we can change that. Consider the historic inhabitants of the land. Showcase all backgrounds and abilities, embrace different meanings of “outdoors”, celebrate the many ways people connect with nature.
Respect Others
Minimize impacts to others’ outdoor experiences. Avoid blocking trails, vistas or byways. Give space to people recreating or working. Think about how your presence impacts the space, try to blend in with the landscape if possible.
Leave No Trace
Respect the land, water, wildlife, and native and local communities. Follow the seven Leave No Trace principles. Always avoid sensitive habitats, Consider the impact of disclosing specific locations, use your art to educate; showcase responsible use.
Make it Better
Inspire others to respect, care for, and desire to nurture our outdoor spaces. Depict reasonable recreation in action – and behind the scenes. Provide characters with attributes that tie work, play, or culture to the outdoors. Create behind the scenes content to celebrate your backdrop and sustainable practices.
A Few More Tips to Create Responsibly for the Greater Yellowstone Area
“Tag Responsibly Jackson Hole” geotag
The Jackson Hole geotag, created for use on Instagram, was created to prevent overpopulation on trails. Grand Teton is stunning and a treasure. It’s important to not over share trails or wildlife locations to protect the places we all love.
Accurate information
Always be sure to research information on local hikes, water and recreation areas prior to sharing information. Well-informed visitors make better decisions than those not aware of all risks with recreating in any local or national park area.
Responsible sharing
Be sure to be aware of and not violate National Park laws. In Yellowstone, be sure not to step off or past the boardwalks or into thermal pools. In both Grand Teton and Yellowstone, be sure to not fly drones inside of park boundaries.
We’ve taken the pledge to #createresponsibly and we hope you will, too! Creating content that inspires and captures the spirit of the Tetons is important and so is protecting our wild spaces. Thank you for the work you do to respect the national park spaces we call home. Contact Transcend Ideas for help on your next creative project that takes place in Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park.
