Bob Shell wrote: >On May 1, 2006, at 5:14 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: > >> I've also heard from some outdoor photog pros, that leading >> workshops/tours in national parks can also be costly if/when the >> park officials find out. > >When I did workshops in national parks and state parks I always >jumped through all the hoops in advance. The paperwork is >intimidating, and you have to have insurance coverage protecting the >park, pay into workman's comp, etc., etc. It took days to do the >paperwork and cost hundreds of dollars, but it was always peace of >mind to know the rangers were on my side. It's just not worth it to >try and sneak under the wire.
That's the way it's supposed to work. But I've heard of some big name photogs holding workshops in national parks without getting permits.
