Unpaved Roads
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StevenOnTheMove
A7: A balance is needed because not everybody owns/rents vehicles designed for unpaved conditions. #ParkChat
louisbink
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @DryTortugasFilm @coasthikergirl @Wild_Tribute Ha - for sure. At one point ppl where walking way faster then we were "driving" on the "road" #ParkChat
e_terren
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @NCascadesNPS @BadlandsNPS @BigCypressNPS A6. The Sage Creek Rd in the Badlands is a good one. I also have good memories of traveling the two-track roads across some our national grasslands, particularly Pawnee NG. I saw more birds and other wildlife. #parkchat
naturetechfam
RT @terragalleria: A3. Too many to compare, but I'll mention Capitol Reef National Park's Cathedral Valley because I didn't see anyone duri…
DonNadeau
DryTortugasFilm
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A5) #Parkchat No, I love them, once was stuck down one leading to Zuckerberg's back yard on Kauai and since I was tail end in the Mud, I had to camp when no camping allowed, alone, under a beautiful full moon. I heard a strange noise try number 19 here https://t.co/BL6xqiRx0s
GalsWander
replying to @BarnetteJason @BarnetteJason A7. #ParkChat. Wow Jason, I actually agree with you on something @BarnetteJason
jeans_sands
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1 #Parkchat Canyonlands, White Rim Trail. But we'd need a good dogsitter.
59NationalParks
Q8 #ParkChat In our experience unpaved roads come with their own etiquette including the friendly two finger country wave (much different than the paved road finger wave). What are the points of etiquette that one should follow while traveling unpaved roads?
SouthernerSays
A6 Organ Pipe, Saguaro and Big Bend all have unpaved roads. There's another one in Organ Pipe that runs right along the border and fence. Kind of interesting. The 21 mile loop road features an arch. #ParkChat
unconpeace
I was trying to think up an answer to Q7, but so many other people had such great answers that I just sat back & watched #parkchat
louisbink
replying to @purpleosh @purpleosh @terragalleria Great outlook - I think its the lottery chances that are slim - maybe 10-20% that apply? #parkchat
purpleosh
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @hksbks @59NationalParks Weather feature is definitely useful when making a decision to tackle that mountain pass with an impending doom of a storm or not 😅 #parkchat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip @59NationalParks @NCascadesNPS @BadlandsNPS @BigCypressNPS Have heard great things about Anze Borrego. What time of year were you there? #ParkChat
WildWithinHer
replying to @wander_filled @wander_filled This is a tough issue. More roads tend to equal more people. More people tend to adversely impact the parks. Should there be limits or parameters? Would more roads disperse visitors? For now, this is a rhetorical question, but I appreciate your perspective. #ParkChat
59NationalParks
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @NCascadesNPS @BadlandsNPS @BigCypressNPS @RockyNPS @YellowstoneNPS I know which one you’re talking about in @YellowstoneNPS but will respect your wishes. #ParkChat
MattsRoadTrip
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A7. Definitely a healthy balance. I hate to see roads closed, but I don't see a lot of reason for creating ones that don't already exist. Let's just protect, improve and maintain all the many networks of dirt roads we have! There are so many miles of them! #ParkChat
akkingon
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A7. I like unpaved roads, probably because it means there is less traffic. When the traffic becomes too much for an "unmaintained" road then it has to be paved:-(. That said, too many roads ruin the wild part of of parks and forests. #ParkChat
59NationalParks
RT @terragalleria: A8, A9. See my year 2018 in review. Ten locations, all on public lands (national parks or monuments): https://t.co/jkuK…
naturetechfam
RT @louisbink: The Burr Trail into Capital Reef Np over the waterpocket fold #parkchat https://t.co/2hbkcff8h4
BarnetteJason
RT @59NationalParks: Q8 #ParkChat In our experience unpaved roads come with their own etiquette including the friendly two finger country w…
WildWithinHer
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A8. At a minimum, SLOW DOWN. I'm a fan of the hand-on-steering-wheel wave, too. #ParkChat
ParksandPoints
replying to @BarnetteJason @BarnetteJason @59NationalParks @NCascadesNPS @BadlandsNPS @BigCypressNPS We were, again, in a standard rental car. Totally do-able. #parkchat
naturetechfam
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @NCascadesNPS @BadlandsNPS @BigCypressNPS @RockyNPS @YellowstoneNPS 😏 #parkchat
louisbink
replying to @GalsWander @GalsWander @BarnetteJason Haha - to funny! Jason has thick skin tho - right Jason? #parkchat
t_jh2009
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @59NationalParks Or one of these trucks. 😆#ParkChat
wander_filled
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer True, but the parks belong to all of us. Yes, overcrowding is an issue, but access to particularly desert areas is important too. #Parkchat
beckyjlomax
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A8 This sort of sums up good etiquette for driving on unpaved roads. Hate it when people drive too fast spewing up clouds of dust. #ParkChat
trintrout
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks #ParkChat Slow down when passing others on dusty roads. Enough so not to effect other travelers
RCGibby73
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A8: I’d imagine staying close to the “walled” side to give to opposing car room from exposure #ParkChat
naturetechfam
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @59NationalParks #parkchat A8 take it slow. Enjoy the drive for the drive. Use pullouts when available for photography. Nothing worse than getting stopped by a 5 minute photographic session in front of you.
MattsRoadTrip
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A8. Always stay on the designated trail and only pull off one car length from the road. Be respectful of others, let them pass. It's easier to reverse downhill, so let the person going downhill pass. Help people that are stuck or need help! Practice #LeaveNoTrace! #ParkChat
BarnetteJason
A8 Get out of my way, and you might survive. And give me all your lunch money. And I like your cooler. #myetiquette #ParkChat
StevenOnTheMove
A8: Always take your time on unpaved roads, and allow others to the same courtesy. Nobody wants to get stranded. #ParkChat
59NationalParks
replying to @SouthernerSays @SouthernerSays You know I kind of forgot that it was unpaved where you took this photo. There were some sandy spots that were kind of sketchy. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @SouthernerSays @SouthernerSays We loved The Balanced Rock in Big Bend NP. Great hike and adventurous drive. #ParkChat
WildWithinHer
replying to @wander_filled @wander_filled Yep, I agree. Which is why this issue is so difficult. For most of its existence, NPS has swung hard toward the "access" part of its founding legislation. We are reaping the impact of that decision today. #ParkChat
RedAroundWorld
A8 If you're going slow and someone is right behind you, pull over when you can so they can pass! #parkchat
naturetechfam
replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 @59NationalParks Yes yes yes! Great answer! #parkchat
Stars252525
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A8 The vehicle traveling up the hill has the right of way. The people who hold up fingers are telling you how many vehicles are behind. Stop for horses so you don't spook them. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
Q9. Is there an unpaved road you wished was paved? Due to high usage, danger, etc? #ParkChat
wander_filled
A8 The guy coming down the hill has right of way! Get out of the way, then head up. #parkchat
Wild_Tribute
RT @59NationalParks: Q8 #ParkChat In our experience unpaved roads come with their own etiquette including the friendly two finger country w…
59NationalParks
replying to @ParksandPoints @ParksandPoints @BarnetteJason @NCascadesNPS @BadlandsNPS @BigCypressNPS I’m glad you’re bringing up rentals. Almost wrote a Q about using rentals on unpaved roads. #ParkChat