Vacationing At A Texas National Park? Better Read This

If you're planning a vacation trip to a Texas National Park, don't bother bringing that Bluetooth speaker ... it'll just get you in trouble.

Texas no longer allows the use of Bluetooth speakers in its national parks. It's not just Texas either, the National Park Service has instated this ban in ALL of America's national parks across the board.

They're a no no at all national monuments, national recreational areas and natural, historical sites too ... just so you know.

The National Park Service has forbidden park visitors from using any "portable, wireless speakers" in ALL national parks and the other areas mentioned above. Just letting you know because, not knowing, could cost you $5,000. Yep, they're that serious about it.

Personal headphones or earbuds are still cool as long as they don't interfere with others enjoying the scenery and the sounds of nature or pose any kind of safety hazard.

The press release I read doesn't say anything about car radios or otherwise "wired" speakers but, I would hazard a guess, anything that makes noise can probably get you in trouble and/or kicked out of the park.

What Else Is Banned In National Parks?

Speakers aren't the only things frowned upon in our national parks. Other things you can't bring in include firearms, illegal drugs, open alcohol containers, drones/remote controlled aircraft and handcuffs. (Handcuffs??)

Pool cues and Lacrosse sticks are also out, don't ask me why. Some things however, banned in one park, are ok in another. To be super safe, contact park officials before you go.