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mjn126
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip A9: Take the obvious route, ask friends who have visited what their highlights would be, and go from there. I love to find a few off-the-beaten path items that fewer people visit just to see a new angle. #ParkChat
Stars252525
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip A9 Look at our resource books and the park websites! #ParkChat
DryTortugasFilm
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip A9) #Parkchat With the way the light is for best photo ops, starting before sunrise.
unconpeace
A9 Either start at the end that has the best visitor center (so @GreatSmokyNPS is best entered from the west) or that creates the most dramatic buildup (so @SequoiaKingsNPS is best entered from the south) #parkchat
tthrash
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip A9. It depends on where I'm coming from, and where I'm heading to next, if I can avoid driving the same route twice, etc. Several factors always seem to come into play. #parkchat
MattsRoadTrip
replying to @MattsRoadTrip A9. I like to talk to the people at the visitor's center and find out how best to beat crowds at popular spots and which direction is best to take a drive in. Also, if there are any can't miss spurs or side trips! #ParkChat https://t.co/e98zcu8G2B
theRangerLife
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip A9. Just follow the advice given to us by the friendly ranger/volunteer at the visitor center #ParkChat
DryTortugasFilm
RT @mjn126: @MattsRoadTrip A9: Take the obvious route, ask friends who have visited what their highlights would be, and go from there. I lo…
rscottjones
replying to @MattsRoadTrip
@MattsRoadTrip A9 #parkchat I drive blindfolded and let the ghost of Thomas Chalmers Vint guide me. (as well as the screams from other park motorists).
Gotta run parkchatters, but glad I could participate for a few questions!
t_jh2009
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip A9) That's usually the case, during my recent visit to Joshua Tree National Park I decided to drive routes and see places I hadn't seen the year before. #ParkChat
ParksandPoints
A9) Downloading the official NPS map can be really helpful in planning and depending on the park, the website could have good pre-planed drives. We often get advice from Twitter, too! #ParkChat #travel
EverybodysNPs
e_terren
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip A9. I usually plan to drive every road, if possible. Use park-provided maps, or other printed maps, and I ask about conditions of unpaved roads first. I know I'll be stopping all along the way, so I allow time. #parkchat