I read that the Blue Hole in New Mexico had to install reservations and shuttle services after visitor numbers tripled in five years, all from social media posts. It feels like we've entered an era where discovery is immediately followed by exploitation, turning serene spots into crowded attractions. The desire to share overshadows the responsibility to protect, and ecosystems suffer from the foot traffic alone. That transformation from sanctuary to stage is a loss for everyone, even the folks who just wanted a cool photo. We're collectively forgetting how to have a private moment with nature without needing an audience for it.

Recall my homemade habanero jam that sent me to urgent care?