‘Turn it off’: how technology is killing the joy of national parks

As drones, smartphones other gadgets invade America's most tranquil trails, many lament the loss of peace and quiet

Andrew Studer was admiring a massive lava fire hose at Hawaii Volcanoes national park when he spotted something unusual: a small quadcopter drone flying very close to the natural wonder pouring hot molten rock.

"There were other visitors sitting out relaxing in somewhat of a meditative state, just trying to enjoy this phenomenon," said Studer, who recently captured a viral image of a drone hovering near the lava. "I do feel like drones are extremely obnoxious, and I'm sure it was frustrating for some of the people there."