Rivers and Gorges
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EPCOTExplorer
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute I don’t know about in the NPS, but I’d say that the Mississippi is integral to so much of American history. Here it is at @VicksburgNPS. #FindYourPark #ParkChat.
Wild_Tribute
replying to @ParksandPoints @ParksandPoints @BarnetteJason I’m sure our friends at Zion Forever Project are all over this. Let’s all stay tuned and see how we can help as a #ParkChat community
59NationalParks
replying to @Stars252525 @Stars252525 @WildWithinHer @Wild_Tribute Imagine the fun we’ll have when you get over to Grand Lake. #ParkChat
WildWithinHer
A1. So many choices. Tonight I'm going with the Colorado, which runs through many national park sites. Yellowstone is runner-up. #ParkChat
StevenOnTheMove
replying to @BarnetteJason @BarnetteJason It's also the issue of delaying the inevitable, ya know? Sooner I get house in order is the soon I can relax and sooner I can focus on other tasks on my plate. #ParkChat
RCGibby73
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1: Well lets start with the Colorado River, The twisting, turning, carving body that defines so ma y Western Parks #ParkChat
Stars252525
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1 First that comes to my mind are the Yellowstone River and the Merced, just because I love them. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @EPCOTExplorer @EPCOTExplorer @VicksburgNPS Love the presence of the Mississippi in Vicksburg. Great shout. #ParkChat
kristarsha
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1 Colorado River...I mean it carved the Grand Canyon 🥇 🏆 #ParkChat
unconpeace
replying to @tthrash @tthrash @WildWithinHer @59NationalParks @NewRiverNPS @kokuaelli @Exotichikes @bonjourmiette @freckledyranger @JrRangerTigran @americanrivers @Fit_life360 @theRangerLife A clove is an Eastern New York term for a gorge, from the Dutch word "kloof." Yes, that will be in the book. #parkchat
BarnetteJason
RT @Wild_Tribute: Q1. Is there a “defining” river within our National Parks or public lands? If yes, which one and why? #ParkChat
WildWithinHer
replying to @unconpeace @unconpeace @ParksandPoints Really?! Are you guys just kidding around here? I've always heard ARkan-saw #ParkChat
ParksandPoints
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1) Another vote for the Mississippi! The headwaters are in Lake Itasca, which is #Minnesota state park! #parkchat
louisbink
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @EPCOTExplorer @VicksburgNPS Also flows through New Orleans Jazz NP :) #ParkChat
wander_filled
A1 There are so many defining rivers. The Yellowstone, the Missouri, the Mississippi, the Columbia, The Rio Grande. But I think the Colorado takes the cake. and I’ve never seen it!#ParkChat
59NationalParks
Q2 #ParkChat The @NatlParkService identifies 9 National Parks as “river centered” and protects 7 “wild & scenic” rivers. How many can you name? If you visited any of them, what was special about the river(s)?
naturetechfam
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute #parkchat A1 I'd have to go with the Colorado. Goes through 9 parks and NPS Rec areas. https://t.co/rBlPgsrlw5
ParksandPoints
replying to @unconpeace @unconpeace Well, one of us is from said state so perhaps that explains it. #ParkChat
t_jh2009
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1) In Minneapolis there's a National River & Recreation Area that celebrates a river that I'm not sure if many a familiar with, called the Mississippi. 😏 #ParkChat
WildWithinHer
replying to @unconpeace @unconpeace @tthrash @59NationalParks @NewRiverNPS @kokuaelli @Exotichikes @bonjourmiette @freckledyranger @JrRangerTigran @americanrivers @Fit_life360 @theRangerLife Yes! I remember the word I was trying to remember. It's Dutch too: "kill" as in Catskill, Fishkill, etc. #ParkChat
RockyTopSkiBum
replying to @Stars252525
@Stars252525 @Wild_Tribute How bout the middle fork of the Flathead that runs through Glacier
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tthrash
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1. The Colorado River comes to mind first for me. Just knew from the time I was a kid that it carved the Grand Canyon. #parkchat
InnerCompass
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1) For me it is the Mississippi River (A National River and Recreation Area near where I grew up). The history of those who have used the river intersects American history in so many ways and touches various public land units. #ParkChat
mjn126
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1: um, I’d say the Rio Grande because it defines the edge of Big Bend and I’ve spent some memorable moments along the banks. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @Stars252525 @Stars252525 The Yellowstone has the longest stretch of wild river in the country not dammed, right? #ParkChat
sonlight00
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute #ParkChat A1 what about the Platte? Many pioneers had to ford it to reach their dreams
ParksandPoints
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @Wild_Tribute Yes! The best airport stop! Do go there if you are at #MSP #parkchat
t_jh2009
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Wild_Tribute That's what the ladies at the groomers said. 😺 #ParkChat
59NationalParks
replying to @RockyTopSkiBum @RockyTopSkiBum @Stars252525 @Wild_Tribute No photo(bomb)? #ParkChat
BarnetteJason
A1 It doesn't really pass through #nationalparks but it is surrounded by public lands: the mighty Mississippi River. I feel this one defines much of our country in the past and today. #ParkChat
unconpeace
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @tthrash @59NationalParks @NewRiverNPS @kokuaelli @Exotichikes @bonjourmiette @freckledyranger @JrRangerTigran @americanrivers @Fit_life360 @theRangerLife Yes! Dank u wel to the Dutch again for that one. #parkchat
Stars252525
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @NatlParkService A2 Rivers are not my strong points, so I'm not sure. #ParkChat
bonjourmiette
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1: I suppose the Colorado if I have to pick one #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 The headwaters in CO are an underrated, worthy site to visit #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
RT @59NationalParks: Q2 #ParkChat The @NatlParkService identifies 9 National Parks as “river centered” and protects 7 “wild & scenic” river…
RCGibby73
replying to @ParksandPoints @ParksandPoints @Wild_Tribute Yes indeed. This is from St Paul where the visitors center is located #ParkChat
BarnetteJason
RT @59NationalParks: Q2 #ParkChat The @NatlParkService identifies 9 National Parks as “river centered” and protects 7 “wild & scenic” river…
InnerCompass
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @Wild_Tribute Look at you with the stats! 😉 #ParkChat #SomeoneDidTheirHomework
unconpeace
replying to @ParksandPoints @ParksandPoints Everybody has the right to pronounce their state the way they want...even if they're from Kansaw or Illinwa. #ParkChat
WildWithinHer
A2. Good heavens, I haven't the foggiest idea. Where's @Parkasaur when we need him? #ParkChat
kristarsha
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @NatlParkService A2 I know the Rio Grande in @BigBendNPS is a wild & scenic river #ParkChat
59NationalParks
replying to @InnerCompass @InnerCompass @naturetechfam @Wild_Tribute Wait a minute. There was no homework. #ParkChat
unconpeace
A1 The Hudson River! Some of you may live long enough to read my book, and then you'll find out why #parkchat
sonlight00
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @NatlParkService #ParkChat A2 Cuyahoga! We have been there!