Trail Hazards
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replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Wild_Tribute Ooooh oooh I'm here, watch for falling rocks! #parkchat
Goldenrod at Mt. St. Helens - photographed on Sunday, the one day of august not drowned in wildfire smoke! #parkchat
replying to @brian_heyman @brian_heyman @59NationalParks @Wild_Tribute @melissa_sue Nice! Lots of "trail hazards" up on "the mountain". #parkchat
replying to @last_adventurer @last_adventurer @59NationalParks @Wild_Tribute Indeed, this one is always ready to swipe any stray curds! #ParkChat
Sorry I can't make #parkchat tonight...more visitors with us. Send good thoughts to our firefighters @GlacierNPS working on the Howe Ridge Fire and two others. Howe Ridge Fire started in same location as 2003 fire. Lots of smoke here.
Photo: GlacierNPS
replying to @last_adventurer @last_adventurer For me, most major hiking is summer. Storms, heat, crowds on popular trails at choke points, and wildlife all can be hazardous to my health.....#parkchat
replying to @last_adventurer @last_adventurer A2) Winter for sure in the PNW at least, one of the stormiest locations on the continent with mountains that can make their own weather, with snow, cold whiteouts, big winds and heavy rain. Still a great time to get out when you can. #Parkchat
replying to @last_adventurer @last_adventurer A3) The desert. Even in winter, you can run into all sorts of hazards like scorpions, snakes, cacti, and oh yes, running out of water with none around. The hazards multiply with the summer. #Parkchat
#ParkChat forgive my absence as I am taking in a Minneapolis Evening before I head home in a few days.
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl Along with Wiley Coyotes too. (Just kidding, they're harmless). #parkchat
replying to @last_adventurer @last_adventurer #parkchat A3 the tetons are pretty dangerous unless you are properly trained to climb them
replying to @ParksandPoints @ParksandPoints @last_adventurer A3) Agreed! Deserts are tough. Know what you are getting into and be prepared. #ParkChat
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl Look how soft and cuddly they are! #parkchat