Comments on: Enjoying National Parks as a Smoker

By: DorisD

DorisD — Wed, 14 May 2025 16:46:12 +0000

Very informative article, Paul Clayton. I’ve personally found that switching to e-cigarettes has made it easier for me to enjoy my reading in the park without bothering anyone.

By: TheRealMcCoy

TheRealMcCoy — Wed, 14 May 2025 16:46:12 +0000

Imagine if all the historical figures had nicotine patches instead of pipes or cigars. Parks would’ve been different, huh?

By: EcoWarrior

EcoWarrior — Wed, 14 May 2025 16:46:12 +0000

In reply to GrillMaster99. Actually, cigarette butts are one of the top pollutants in parks, they harm wildlife and can start fires. It's a bigger issue than you think.

By: CiggyBreak

CiggyBreak — Wed, 14 May 2025 16:45:49 +0000

In reply to Sally_93. yeah right like throwing a few cig butts will destroy the whole forest, cmon.

By: QuietObserver

QuietObserver — Wed, 14 May 2025 16:45:49 +0000

It’s interesting to see the different solutions being explored. Wonder which is most effective in the long term.

By: EcoWarriorX

EcoWarriorX — Sun, 11 May 2025 23:46:46 +0000

In reply to TrailBlazeTina. if it keeps the parks clean, i'm all for whatever helps.

By: No_SmokeNo_Joke

No_SmokeNo_Joke — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:14:23 +0000

Using nicotine lozenges instead of smoking in the parks? Sounds like a win-win for everyone to me.

By: TrekkerTom

TrekkerTom — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 13:11:32 +0000

People are always talkin about smokers but what about the trash hikers leave behind? Should focus on that too.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:47:47 +0000

I appreciate the efforts to keep our parks clean, but is replacing one habit with another the best solution? Just a thought.

By: Nick_the_Hiker

Nick_the_Hiker — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 06:18:48 +0000

It’s truly refreshing to hike and not encounter any cigarette smoke along the trail. Big thanks to those choosing alternatives or quitting!

By: QuizMaster

QuizMaster — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 22:20:48 +0000

Nicotine sprays seem handy, but do people really use them often in parks or is it just too inconvenient?

By: JennyfromtheBlock

JennyfromtheBlock — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:57:56 +0000

This makes me think twice about picking up hiking as a smoker. Maybe it’s time to quit.

By: BeccaBoo

BeccaBoo — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 10:01:42 +0000

FYI, did a project on this and found out that cigarettes are actually the most littered item globally. It’s kinda a big deal in parks too.

By: quiet_walker

quiet_walker — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 03:32:58 +0000

glad to see options for smokers to enjoy the park without harming it. it’s about time.

By: GreenRanger

GreenRanger — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 05:53:47 +0000

In reply to Sally_93. It’s sad but true! More folks need to talk about the impact our habits have on nature!

By: Nate the Hiker

Nate the Hiker — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 05:23:33 +0000

In reply to TrailBlazeTina. yeah, it kinda works. tried it last month, it's better than puffin in the woods.

By: Mark_the_Park

Mark_the_Park — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:07:46 +0000

Every year, we see the damage firsthand. Cigarette butts, fires caused by carelessness. It’s disheartening. People need to know the impact.

By: TrailBlazer420

TrailBlazer420 — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:04:52 +0000

not all smokers are bad, i always keep my butts. not fair to lump us all as nature haters.

By: RickTheSkeptic

RickTheSkeptic — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 14:03:28 +0000

Next they’ll be banning talking in parks cause it disturbs the birds. Slippery slope, Paul Clayton.

By: BillieJeanNotMyLover

BillieJeanNotMyLover — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:35:21 +0000

If only the parks could ‘beat it’ like MJ said, we’d have no smoking issues at all!