The PNW wouldn’t be what it is without its state and national parks and those whose mission it is to protect said lands – namely the National Park Service. And while their official mission is to preserve the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of their visitors, it looks like their social media team is trying to make people laugh in the process. Here are some of the best tweets from the National Park Service Twitter.

We’re looking at you, overzealous hikers. It’s always good to get out of your comfort zone but within reason, especially when safety is on the line.

The NPS is reminding you that while the wildlife you encounter outdoors may be cute, it probably doesn’t feel the same about you.

You might as well leave the plants alone while you’re at it.

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Another good old salient reminder that there’s no better weather person than yourself.

They do like to play mind games every once in a while though.

They also use their knowledge of local wildlife to remind visitors of important things like speed limits.

And they like to remind you that you probably don’t know as much as you think but that that’s the perfect excuse to learn something new.