Do you often read one-star reviews before deciding to buy an object or to go somewhere? If it is one of your habits, you may love this article, because we will provide you with brutally honest reviews which may be fun to look at.
Marketing is a process of identifying and understanding customers' needs and wants, then informing them of products or services and persuading them to buy. Customers often make a careful consideration before deciding to buy. However, today's marketing strategies are more and more sophisticated, which seem to exaggerate every product's quality. As a result, sometimes customers have to pay a lot but end up purchasing disappointing products/ services. Tourist attractions are good examples of over-advertise.
Amber Share is an illustrator, who works on the project of drawing all 62 US National Parks. But his artwork is unlike any other poster design. He wanted to make a unique twist for these works, so he found bad reviews for every single park and illustrated them hilariously. And, the idea for his work named Subpar Parks was born. Let's scroll down and check them out:
#1 Capitol Reef National Park - Bland!
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National Park Service said: "Capitol Reef National Park is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, domes, and bridges in the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic monocline (a wrinkle on the earth) extending almost 100 miles."
#2 Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Mud everywhere
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It is said: "The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife and provides routes of discovery for visitors. The winding Cuyahoga River gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands."
#3 Glacier National Park - It's too cold ... for me!
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Glacier's National Park is known for its untouched forests, alpine meadows, huge mountains, and mesmerizing lakes."With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a hiker's paradise for adventurous visitors seeking wilderness and solitude. Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, and the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road." - National Park Service.
#4 Arches National Park
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National Park Service writes on their website: "Visit Arches to discover a landscape of contrasting colors, landforms and textures unlike any other in the world. The park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, in addition to hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive fins, and giant balanced rocks. This red-rock wonderland will amaze you with its formations, refresh you with its trails, and inspire you with its sunsets."
#5 Joshua Tree National Park
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The National Park Service writes: "Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and
animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California."
#6 Grand Canyon National Park
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"Layered bands of colorful rock reveal millions of years of geologic history. Grand Canyon is unmatched in the vistas it offers visitors from the rim"
#7 Isle Royale National Park
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"Explore a rugged, isolated island, far from the sights and sounds of civilization. Surrounded by Lake Superior, Isle Royale offers unparalleled solitude and adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters, kayakers, canoeists and scuba divers. Here, amid stunning scenic beauty, you'll find opportunities for reflection and discovery, and make memories that last a lifetime." - National Park Service.
#8 Yosemite National Park
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"Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra.First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more." - According to National Park Service.
#9 Grand Teton National Park
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Here is what the National Park Service had to say about Grand Teton National Park: "Rising above a scene rich with extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes, and alpine terrain, the Teton Range stands as a monument to the people who fought to protect it. These are mountains of the imagination. Mountains that led to the creation of Grand Teton National Park where you can explore over two hundred miles of trails, float the Snake River, and enjoy the serenity of this remarkable place."
#10 Saguaro National Park
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"Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson." - Says the National Park service on their website.
#11 Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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"Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America's most visited national park." - National Park Service.
#12 Death Valley National Park
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"In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and humans. Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of life survives in Death Valley." - National Park Service.
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Yellowstone National Park is nearly 3,500-sq.-mile wilderness atop a volcanic hot spot. It features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers and beautiful, lush forests. Hundreds of animals species call this place home, like wolves, bears, elks.
#14 Zion National Park
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Besides, it is said: "Zion’s unique array of plants and animals will enchant you as you absorb the rich history of the past and enjoy the excitement of present-day adventures."
#15 Olympic National Park
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"With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, diversity is the hallmark of Olympic National Park. Encompassing nearly a million acres, the park protects a vast wilderness, thousands of years of human history, and several distinctly different ecosystems, including glacier-capped mountains, old-growth temperate rain forests, and over 70 miles of wild coastline." - National Park Service.
#16 Sequoia National Park
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"Huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees exemplify the diversity of landscapes, life, and beauty here" - said National Park Service.
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