Preparing for Park Travel
ParkChat
iStefPayne
#parkchat Twitter failed me on this one tonight. I blame the #shutdown! I’ll still browse through your posts but mine aren’t transmitting. Technology fail x3 today. Time for a beer! 🍻
Ben_Wanderin
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip A8. Buy a map, download topos to my Gaia app, and study the route as much as possible! I only use guidebooks as much as necessary so some surprises remain. #ParkChat
JulesHalvy
carfreerunner
replying to @kristarsha @kristarsha @MattsRoadTrip @VacationRaces Volunteer & get discount on next race. Are u veteran? Vets get discount too. #parkchat
DryTortugasFilm
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip A8) #Parkchat Train beforehand, with all the gear we will actually take, making sure bags, shoes and clothing is all going to work out comfortably. Make a detailed schedule of where I'd like us to be and when and try to be flexible for dates depending on weather.
louisbink
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @MattsRoadTrip @YellowstoneNPS @super8 Tell him he needs more grounds tho - I would never be able to push mine down with just my thumb! 😂😂 #parkchat
Stars252525
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip A7 I also love ranger walk and talks. #ParkChat
MattsRoadTrip
RT @DryTortugasFilm: @MattsRoadTrip A8) #Parkchat Train beforehand, with all the gear we will actually take, making sure bags, shoes and cl…
publiclandlvr
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones @mjn126 @MattsRoadTrip Packed it in warm and then drank it frosty! #ParkChat
e_terren
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip A7. Yes, yes, and maybe. I usually don't do guided hikes, unless I'm far away from home in a landscape I'd like to learn more about quickly, and the ranger likes to talk. #parkchat
Wild_Tribute
RT @MattsRoadTrip: Q9 - How do you plan your route for a scenic drive through a park? #ParkChat https://t.co/73MEcNVCg5
cairochris
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Wild_Tribute I try and at least create general plans in advance, to at least get some idea of what to do somewhere. But I’ve tried to incorporate more flexibility as I’ve taken more control of planning. Biting the bullet on actually executing dreams tends to be the challenge. #ParkChat
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
Wild_Tribute
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip Nothing worse than unexpected construction, esp if time is limited #ParkChat
DonNadeau
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer As you know, Fred Harvey also ran the food & drink services on Santa Fe trains, including the Super Chief, considered the best ever train in the U.S. Take a look at its dinner menu: https://t.co/dOxbkxdc6s #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.
59NationalParks
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip We rely on guidebooks and the folks on #ParkChat. They are a great resource.
famTravelsUSA
WildWithinHer
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr Oh, that sounds fantastic. We saw a terrific night sky program at Death Valley. #ParkChat
e_terren
replying to @ParksandPoints @ParksandPoints @MattsRoadTrip Oooh, Capitol Reef just moved up on my list of parks to see. #parkchat
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
Stars252525
replying to @e_terren @e_terren @ParksandPoints @MattsRoadTrip It's a lovely park. #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…
59NationalParks
replying to @DonNadeau @DonNadeau @WildWithinHer I’ll have the grilled sirloin for $2.75 please. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @publiclandlvr Great Basin hands down has the most superb night sky program we’ve experienced #ParkChat
GPJohnston Wild_Tribute
replying to @e_terren @e_terren @ParksandPoints @MattsRoadTrip Put it to the top. Smack dab in the middle of other amazing places to boot #ParkChat
cairochris
replying to @unconpeace @unconpeace @MattsRoadTrip Well, that picture was probably taken around 45-50° @ lowest or so at JOTR. As someone who lived in Vermont, I probably have a different definition of “freezing.” Also have a true zero degree sleeping bag and dress appropriately - makes the biggest a difference. #ParkChat
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
beljo4511
RT @MattsRoadTrip: Q8 - How do you prepare for a multi-day hike in our parks? #ParkChat https://t.co/QIr7RWauYG
MattsRoadTrip
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @WildWithinHer @publiclandlvr It's such an amazing park! #ParkChat
carfreerunner
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip @NatlParkService @VisitGJ @SouthernerSays @wanderingfam @publiclandlvr @TimSamsTravelUS @LiveaMemory @TouringTastebud @BarnetteJason @KaraDiDomizio @RoadtripC @monstervoyage I could drive thru there regularly. #parkchat
publiclandlvr
replying to @GPJohnston @GPJohnston @WildWithinHer We can hardly wait to go back! I highly recommend a multi-day visit. There is a National Wildlife Refuge nearby as well. #parkchat
WildWithinHer
replying to @just2moremiles @just2moremiles Ah yes. The Thriftway there is pretty good but that's about it. Of course, there's also Three Rivers for a burger and shake! #ParkChat
MattsRoadTrip
Q10 - What is your number one tip for anyone preparing to visit our parks or public lands? #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
naturetechfam
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip #parkchat Don't. Trust. Google. Maps. Talk to the Rangers about time and distance, or locals, or other Parkchat folks! Start really early to avoid the crowds. Make time for stopping at most of the pullouts!
Wild_Tribute
replying to @unconpeace @unconpeace @GreatSmokyNPS @SequoiaKingsNPS Similar to Zion. Absolutely must experience the drive from the East entrance. No grander entrance to a park in the NPS in our opinion #ParkChat