Unpaved Roads
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59NationalParks
replying to @DryTortugasFilm @DryTortugasFilm @coasthikergirl @Wild_Tribute I’ve been on that road! Tall waterfall nearby, right? #ParkChat
StevenOnTheMove
A6: Unfortunately I'm not well versed enough in unpaved roads in U.S. public lands to list any besides the one in Death Valley that leads to the sailing stones. #ParkChat
WildWithinHer
I wrote about our unpaved experience too: https://t.co/EUEm2qM98h #ParkChat https://t.co/2Rlw4ukKfl
naturetechfam
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute #parkchat A5 not one bit. As long as the gas tank is full, the weather is good, and the survival gear bag is in the back, bring it on! 😁
Stars252525
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @t_jh2009 @59NationalParks Pretty rocky and bumpy. #ParkChat
RedAroundWorld
A6. Notom Road is all I can think of. And The Maze in Canyonlands, but I haven't been in there yet. This summer, hopefully! #parkchat
GalsWander
replying to @StevenOnTheMove @StevenOnTheMove Death Valley is on my list for spring #ParkChat.
DryTortugasFilm
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A4) #ParkChat First Aid, extra snacks, let people know where you're going and when to expect you back, a spare, portable car jump, and WATER, a lighter, if it's cold - a coffee can heater https://t.co/Gglpw30Cwy (You never know!).
coasthikergirl
Sorry #ParkChat have to run! It’s time for dinner here. Looking forward to catching up later this evening and curious about the announcement too! Safe travels!
louisbink
replying to @purpleosh @purpleosh @terragalleria Had a personal vehicle lottery ticket in Sept - couldnt pull the trigger to go. #parkchat😑
terragalleria
A3. Too many to compare, but I'll mention Capitol Reef National Park's Cathedral Valley because I didn't see anyone during an entire day although that's where the highlights of the park are, rather on than the short paved section (photo from Treasured Lands) #parkchat
GalsWander
RT @DryTortugasFilm: @59NationalParks A4) #ParkChat First Aid, extra snacks, let people know where you're going and when to expect you back…
Wild_Tribute
Q7. Is there such thing as too few unpaved roads in our parks or forests? Or is there a healthy balance? Thoughts? #ParkChat
BarnetteJason
replying to @RedAroundWorld @RedAroundWorld @ParksandPoints @GreatSmokyNPS Yep. Five hours from me. Asheville is that one destination I have yet to spend more than a night or two. I really need to get there this year. #ParkChat
59NationalParks
replying to @louisbink @louisbink @DryTortugasFilm @coasthikergirl @Wild_Tribute We walked to the green sand beach. Chicken. As I recall even the parking area was treacherous. #ParkChat
StevenOnTheMove
replying to @GalsWander @GalsWander I look forward to seeing how your experience is with the sailing stones. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
RT @59NationalParks: Q6 #ParkChat Our best experience on an unpaved road at a Park was the Cascade River Road at @NCascadesNPS followed by…
TrueNorthTrail
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @NCascadesNPS @BadlandsNPS @BigCypressNPS A6. Pioneer road and the Salton. The Salton is a great and pretty way to shave time off a trip when heading from Sudbury Ontario to Thunderbay Ontario. A bit of a bumpy ride, but so long as you fuel up first it is a fun detour. #ParkChat
ParksandPoints
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @NCascadesNPS @BadlandsNPS @BigCypressNPS A6) Joshua Tree has some nice unpaved and scenic paths #parkchat
59NationalParks
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @NCascadesNPS @BadlandsNPS @BigCypressNPS It was a no stress road really. Beautiful. #ParkChat
BarnetteJason
replying to @trentNsara @trentNsara @GreatSmokyNPS And the Cosby Campground is one of my favorites in the park. Usually kinda quiet and sparse there, even during peak seasons. #ParkChat
BarnetteJason
RT @Wild_Tribute: Q7. Is there such thing as too few unpaved roads in our parks or forests? Or is there a healthy balance? Thoughts? #ParkC…
59NationalParks
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @t_jh2009 Glad we didn’t take it then. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @purpleosh @purpleosh @hksbks @59NationalParks Same here. So much peace of mind. So worth it. And making decisions based on the weather feature is a major bonus! #ParkChat
MattsRoadTrip
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @NCascadesNPS @BadlandsNPS @BigCypressNPS A6. The Old Mojave Road that travels through Nevada and California is one of my favorite experiences on a dirt road! Also, the roads through Anza-Borrego Desert State Park that take you through the old gold and mail routes. & the Escalante Wilderness in CO! #ParkChat
naturetechfam
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @NCascadesNPS @BadlandsNPS @BigCypressNPS #ParkChat A6 well you took my Sage Creek Rim Rd @badlandsnps, but love Old Fall River Rd @RockyNPS was awesome (pictured here). Third is one in @yellowstonenps that shall not be revealed. 😉
WildWithinHer
A6. part deux: Also recalling driving the unpaved Cassiar Highway to Alaska in the early 1990s in my Honda Civic hatchback with Mr. Adventure and our dog riding shotgun. That was memorable. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @louisbink @louisbink @DryTortugasFilm @coasthikergirl Sounds intense #ParkChat
publiclandlvr
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks What can I say? Mr PLL got me a Wilderness First Aid class for Valentine's Day. And my dad raised me to adventure hard and safe. Also told me to buy the most expensive car battery and tires that I can afford. #ParkChat
TrueNorthTrail
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A7. I'm all about unpaved roads in our parks. Pavement can be an eyesore in an otherwise pristine environment. #ParkChat
59NationalParks
RT @WildWithinHer: I wrote about our unpaved experience too: https://t.co/EUEm2qM98h #ParkChat https://t.co/2Rlw4ukKfl
Stars252525
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A7 Not as many in the parks as in the forests, which I think is fine. People get lost or stranded on forest service roads all the time, and the same would happen in the parks. #ParkChat
beckyjlomax
A6 Hard to remember all of them, but top of my list of crazy but fun unpaved roads are several in The Maze of @CanyonlandsNPS. We had to have one person drive my Jeep while we walked in front guiding the driver. #ParkChat
WildWithinHer
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @NCascadesNPS @BadlandsNPS @BigCypressNPS And it ends at arguably the most scenic trailhead in the national park system. #ParkChat
BarnetteJason
A7 There's gotta be a healthy balance between unpaved, primitive roads and paved, maintained roads on public lands. Not everyone has a four wheel drive. Some people prefer fuel efficient compact cars. Unpaved roads are usually inaccessible in the winter. #ParkChat
billbrokob
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A5: Igrew up on unpaved (and worse) roads...so no problem #ParkChat
59NationalParks
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl Thanks for stopping by Lisa. #ParkChat
BarnetteJason
RT @WildWithinHer: I wrote about our unpaved experience too: https://t.co/EUEm2qM98h #ParkChat https://t.co/2Rlw4ukKfl
GalsWander
replying to @ParksandPoints @ParksandPoints @59NationalParks @NCascadesNPS @BadlandsNPS @BigCypressNPS A6 #ParkChat #JoshuaTree has great roads but when they say 4 wheel drive recommended they are not kidding
DonNadeau
replying to @MattsRoadTrip
@MattsRoadTrip @Wild_Tribute "I consider off road travel an opportunity to explore, rather than a sport of any kind!" - Matt
Excellent! #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @terragalleria @terragalleria One of our favorite places in the National Park System we’ve experienced. Such a gem, couldn’t agree more QT #ParkChat
terragalleria
A8, A9. See my year 2018 in review. Ten locations, all on public lands (national parks or monuments): https://t.co/jkuKRzI5Fm #parkchat
naturetechfam
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute #parkchat A7 less is more. But if they are there already, leave em dirt!
BarnetteJason
replying to @ParksandPoints @ParksandPoints @59NationalParks @NCascadesNPS @BadlandsNPS @BigCypressNPS This almost looks packed enough to allow 2WD vehicles. #ParkChat
purpleosh
replying to @louisbink @louisbink @terragalleria Bummer! Cliche but. it’ll still be there next time! #parkchat
t_jh2009
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A7) I hope there's a healthy balance but after the various wildfires in California last year CalFire & other agencies could have used more access roads to fight them. #ParkChat
wander_filled
A7 There has to be a balance. Honestly, if the road presently exists, it should continue. For many western parks, a few more roads would be good. The rest? Not so much. #parkchat