Pirates, Spies and the Parks
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unconpeace
A7a How about Fort Stanwix? Does Hon Yost Schuyler count as a spy? He was more of a plant #parkchat
Wild_Tribute
RT @59NationalParks: Q9 #ParkChat The Underground Railroad relied heavily upon “spies” to safely guide runaway slaves to freedom. The @Tubm…
theRangerLife
replying to @GPJohnston @GPJohnston @Wild_Tribute True, seashells are fair game in coastal parks. But generally most others are not permissible #ParkChat
t_jh2009
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A8) For this #ParkChat question I'll have to plea the 5th since it hits too close to home. 😏
Stars252525
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @TubmanUGRRNPS A9 Death, imprisonment. Reward was helping someone to freedom. #ParkChat
t_jh2009
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @59NationalParks @NatlParkService Then I'd include it. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @NatlParkService Watergate not in NPS (right?) but certainly notable #ParkChat
t_jh2009
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @TubmanUGRRNPS A9) Death was the danger and freedom was the reward. #ParkChat
unconpeace
A8 I would say I'd find out who's paying off our politicians, but I don't know what good that information would do - people have given up #parkchat
59NationalParks
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @Wild_Tribute I’d like to find out what’s in the secret room at #MtRushmore #ParkChat
RCGibby73
A9: there is the risk of death helping slaves to freedom but the risks and feeling of accomplishment is doing so would be a great reward #ParkChat
jeans_sands Wild_Tribute
A8. We want to know what treasures they’re hiding from the public (which were OK with), we just want to know what else is out there! Like the tallest tree in the world for instance. Known secret. #ParkChat
kristarsha
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A8 I’m on an intel gathering mission to find out which public lands are next to lose their protections and the info will be given to those in positions that can/want to stop it from happening #ParkChat
unconpeace
A9 As always with civil disobedience, the rewards outweighed the risks - sacrifice is salvation #parkchat
AnneJoLee
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A6) There's plenty treasure within The @DryTortugasNPS , literally, there are hundreds of shipwrecks and the most iconic, Fort Jefferson but most importantly, and what I treasure most and want to keep, is the Marine Life, Migratory Birds and simply being there! #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
Q10. It’s come to our attention how quickly resources congregate on the scene of an active event (e.g, wildlife sighting) in a park. Often, these officials are “undercover” or not in uniform. With unsuspecting eyes always watching, does that give you comfort or anxiety? #ParkChat
t_jh2009
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Wild_Tribute Nothing special, just a lantern along with some comic books and a porta potty. #ParkChat
NatlParkPodcast
A10) Comfort. I have absolutely no problem with it. #parkchat https://t.co/bRJaQX5s54
Stars252525
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A10 I'd say it gives me a little comfort. Let an official deal with someone getting too close or doing something wrong. #ParkChat
kermode
A10 #ParkChat Comfort though I’ve watched uniformed rangers not correct people, and that’s always a disappointment. And I wish there were 20x the plains clothes rangers.
RCGibby73
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A10: I think they should make themselves know. People will respond better to know authority than what looks like some other visitor who thinks they know better. #ParkChat
NakMakFeegle
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A6 A huge chest of gold coins - that I would then use to protect a large area of imperiled land. #ParkChat
t_jh2009
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A10) It doesn't bother me but then again as a National Park Service Volunteer I've been trained in spotting such people. 😁 #ParkChat
theRangerLife
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A11. Honestly, if a park official isn’t in uniform, they’re likely just there on their day off and come across the wildlife too. Otherwise we’d only be undercover for a crime investigation. Generally we like to be very visible #ParkChat
59NationalParks
Q11 #ParkChat Many current @NatlParkService sites “hosted” captured spies for both the Civil War and WWII. One National Park was the site of a top secret radar station. Do you think the National Parks have value for our National Security today?
Wild_Tribute
RT @59NationalParks: Q11 #ParkChat Many current @NatlParkService sites “hosted” captured spies for both the Civil War and WWII. One Nationa…
theRangerLife
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @NatlParkService A11. There are much more than one park that actively have defense/spy systems. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
A11. No doubt our public lands help hide or camouflage important military assets somewhere. #ParkChat
59NationalParks
Next week #parkchat welcomes special guest host @lhammond29 and we are super excited about it. She’s leading a chat on Camp Cooking. Go ahead and beat the rush and follow Lee now. You’ll see. @Wild_Tribute
RCGibby73
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @NatlParkService A11: lots of wilderness to hide personnel and equipment #ParkChat
AnneJoLee
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A8) Wow, so challenging to answer in so few words! I would like to find out how to get everyone to work together in a more cohesive and efficient way, most beneficial to the land and it's inhabitants, while also better informing the public on how they can help too! #ParkChat
NatlParkPodcast
A11) Value, maybe, but there are plenty of other public lands. Let’s keep the parks wild. #parkchat https://t.co/KsFsONdi7I
unconpeace
A11 True National Security only comes with #Peace, and since our parks help us love our mother the earth, teach us to share the land with our fellow humans, realize how small we are, and replace fear with wonder - yes #parkchat
Stars252525
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @NatlParkService A11 Oh, sure, but my brain is just fried tonight and can't seem to come up with an answer at all. Thank heavens others can think for me. #ParkChat
t_jh2009
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @NatlParkService A11) I'd would say so, for all NPS areas but especially those that are high target areas there is a system in place to warn & protect the public. #ParkChat
unconpeace
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @lhammond29 @Wild_Tribute A cooking #parkchat on Yom Kippur?! What kind of cruel joke is this?!
59NationalParks
Thanks mateys for joining #parkchat tonight. We really appreciate your participation. #gratitude Please keep all of our friends in the Carolinas in your thoughts and prayers this weekend. @Wild_Tribute
Wild_Tribute
RT @59NationalParks: Next week #parkchat welcomes special guest host @lhammond29 and we are super excited about it. She’s leading a chat on…
NatlParkPodcast
Another great #ParkChat! Be sure to check out our Pirates and Parks episode from earlier this year, and be on the look out for volume 2 very soon! https://t.co/EpNqT1JjzI
59NationalParks
replying to @unconpeace @unconpeace @lhammond29 @Wild_Tribute I love it when a diabolical plan comes together. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
Thanks to Mr. 59 for the new and interesting topic idea. We enjoyed it! See everyone next week! Don’t get any ideas being a pirate or spy! #ParkChat
Stars252525
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Wild_Tribute Thanks for the chat! Night all. #ParkChat
59NationalParks
RT @NatlParkPodcast: Another great #ParkChat! Be sure to check out our Pirates and Parks episode from earlier this year, and be on the look…
Stars252525
RT @NatlParkPodcast: Another great #ParkChat! Be sure to check out our Pirates and Parks episode from earlier this year, and be on the look…
unconpeace
Thanks @59NationalParks and @Wild_Tribute for the creative topic; we need a few curveballs thrown at us every now and then #shalomnamaste #parkchat
t_jh2009
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Wild_Tribute Thanks to both of you for co-hosting tonight's #ParkChat, I'll see you again next week and most definitely keep those in the path of Hurricane Florence in my thoughts and prayers.