Facebook and Twitter can help Colorado state park managers in several ways when used strategically. They can increase reservations by promoting availability early. Social media can also help control visitor behavior in the parks by informing them of rules and safety issues. Additionally, park managers can mobilize more volunteers by posting opportunities on their social media pages. With only 15-20 minutes of effort a few times per week, social media allows park managers to have timely and authoritative communications that decrease confusion and change how visitors use and experience the state parks.

1. Facebook & Twitter Colorado State Park Managers

2. Using Facebook Can: Increase Reservations Control In-Park Behavior Stop Rumors 15-20 Minutes Every Other Day

3. What Facebook Can Do For You Colorado State Park Managers Social Media

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5. Colorado State Park Managers Social Media The Conversation is happening,whether you're in it or not.

7. Setting Goals What's Reasonable and Expected

10. Goals For Facebook & Twitter You have a monopoly on one thing and you need to capitalize on it: You are THE authoritative voice for State Parks. Colorado State Park Managers Social Media

11. Twitter The promise of Twitter is when use properly Twitter can be far more effective than Email. Colorado State Park Managers Social Media

12. Administration & Administrators Who's Gonna Do This?

14. Administration: Administrators Colorado State Park Managers Social Media

15. Content Get Organized

17. Increase Reservations Start Early and Tell visitors when they need to reserve by. Tell them early and tell them when it ends. Colorado State Park Managers Social Media

18. Mobilize Volunteers Post volunteer info. on the Wall, not tucked away to keep others thinking of volunteering. They'll see others doing it. Colorado State Park Managers Social Media

20. It's already out there Colorado State Park Managers Social Media

21. Controlling Others Colorado State Park Managers Social Media

22. Google Alerts: Staying On Top Colorado State Park Managers Social Media

23. Reporting & Measurement

24. Views Colorado State Park Managers Social Media

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