America's Worst National Parks--Satire, but Snake FAILS

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America's Worst National Parks--Satire, but Snake FAILS

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https://www.yahoo.com/travel/america-s- ... 13121.html

I know it's supposed to be a funny slideshow, but when the very first entry (Congaree) mentions cottonmouths yet shows a harmless Nerodia, I think people will have a negative mental image of what a cottonmouth is (or isn't) that will not bode well for nonvenomous snakes around the South.

Then, the third entry (Badlands) appears to feature a "BEWARE--Rattlesnakes!" sign, but the species chosen looks like a timber rattlesnake vs. anything found in that region. Can anyone confirm or deny this sign actually exists at Badlands NP?
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"Here’s an idea: heat a pan full of sand to about 200 degrees, then pour it on your head. Congratulations, you’ve just simulated a visit to Death Valley National Park."
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A post on a National Park forum indicated the offending signage is in fact at Badlands National Park; the poster uploaded a photo from Sage Creek Rim Road from the park.

Maybe we can get a few folks to contact them, highlighting the error... :)
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I guess these signs are quite the popular photo opportunity.

https://www.flickr.com/search/?rb=1&q=B ... ake%20sign
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The signage in Badlands NP in South Dakota is definitely depicting a timber. I noticed this when passing through a couple years back and thought it strange.
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chris_mcmartin wrote:A post on a National Park forum indicated the offending signage is in fact at Badlands National Park; the poster uploaded a photo from Sage Creek Rim Road from the park.

Maybe we can get a few folks to contact them, highlighting the error... :)
No, no, no....please don't correct this sort of error.

I want idiots like this and anyone who would heed their advice to stay away from our national parks!
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