Preparing for Park Travel
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naturetechfam
replying to @Ben_Wanderin @Ben_Wanderin @tthrash @MattsRoadTrip Oh my gosh my little man goes nuts over both the pancake makers and the waffle makers. So much so that I got one of those flip over waffle makers for Christmas! 😅 #parkchat
mjn126
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @rscottjones @MattsRoadTrip YES to all of the above! #ParkChat
terragalleria
A1 #parkchat Both. For the solar eclipse of 2012, I planned only a few days before the event: https://t.co/phxsnRfVSx 1/2
WildWithinHer
A6. Yes. Love ranger-guided hikes, love backcountry. Enjoy scenic drives but find congestion frustrating, so tend to do those early or off-season. Love it all! #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @DonNadeau Interesting, isn’t Xanterra now public? Or are we thinking about DNC? Aramark for sure is? #ParkChat
cairochris
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip Camp, with selective exceptions. Don’t get views like this from a bed in a hotel room. #ParkChat
kristarsha
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones @MattsRoadTrip Such a great blog post! I’ve told so many people about the tips you talk about...I mean—bring the cooler inside pre-trip! Genius...especially when you live in Texas and your garage/attic is 100+degrees! #ParkChat
e_terren
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip @Wild_Tribute A5. We carry convenient breakfast/lunch items-fruits, veg, summer sausage, drinks. Food is one reason to travel, there is one restaurant meal a day in the evening. Especially true if we are in an area with good regional fare. Pacific NW, seafood. Need I say more? #parkchat
unconpeace
replying to @Stars252525 @Stars252525 @Ben_Wanderin @tthrash @MattsRoadTrip Especially the ones in Texas where the waffles come out shaped like Texas #parkchat
MattsRoadTrip
replying to @tthrash @tthrash I like the hike/drive combo, too. Especially if it's a dirt road! #ParkChat
DryTortugasFilm
RT @publiclandlvr: @rscottjones @MattsRoadTrip And block ice! We also use natural elements to keep things cool when available. #ParkChat ht…
Stars252525
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip A7 We did a guided tour at @GettysburgNMP that was excellent! #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @louisbink @louisbink @MattsRoadTrip Where did you hike in Wrangell? #ParkChat
mamanobles
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip @Wild_Tribute Love to hike, but not backcountry...just short hikes of 5 miles or less. Scenic drives are fine, if we can stop at overlooks or short trails. An occasional tour like @MammothCaveNP #ParkChat
WildWithinHer
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @DonNadeau I thought Xanterra is still private. #parkchat
Ben_Wanderin
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @tthrash @MattsRoadTrip Same here! My son is 8, and sometimes I swear the hotel waffle is his favorite part of the day. #ParkChat
59NationalParks
RT @MattsRoadTrip: Q8 - How do you prepare for a multi-day hike in our parks? #ParkChat https://t.co/QIr7RWauYG
BarnetteJason
RT @MattsRoadTrip: Q8 - How do you prepare for a multi-day hike in our parks? #ParkChat https://t.co/QIr7RWauYG
rscottjones
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip A7 #parkchat Yes to all, though we usually only do tours if it's important/required to see the place. There's nothing like backpacking in a national park, but dayhikes are great too, and there's something so...American...about pulling up to scenic overlooks in a national park.
naturetechfam
replying to @louisbink @louisbink @MattsRoadTrip @YellowstoneNPS @super8 Best. Christmas. Gift. Ever! 😁 Camping friends are the best friends. 😍 #parkchat
cairochris
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip Mix of backpacking food and trying local places. Like to help out in local economies but also control costs. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
RT @MattsRoadTrip: Q8 - How do you prepare for a multi-day hike in our parks? #ParkChat https://t.co/QIr7RWauYG
RCGibby73
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip A8: I learned last time to train a bit more for the next one. Got my rear end handed to me. But definitely apply for permits as soo. As you know a route you want #ParkChat
carfreerunner
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip A7 Love ranger- or naturalist-led saunters. Learn history of area and how it's over time. I lead hikes sometimes at local nature preserve. Great experience. #parkchat
terragalleria
A1 #parkchat But for the solar eclipse of 2017, it was almost a year in advance https://t.co/hwXHdufOV2 2/2
JulesHalvy
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip A7: we hike as much as possible. But, we make sure we do all the scenic drives a park has to offer. If we are in a park for just one day, we drive most of the time, stop at lookouts, and find a 2-3 mile, quick hike. #ParkChat
kristarsha
replying to @carfreerunner @carfreerunner @MattsRoadTrip @VacationRaces I’ve been trying to figure out how to get a job with the race organizers 🤣 #ParkChat #icandream
billbrokob MattsRoadTrip
replying to @MattsRoadTrip A8. If I'm hiking into the Backcountry, I let a ranger & friend know my plan. I plan with paper maps and sattelite maps. I carry a light bag/pad, map, compass, gps, extra food, water filter, extra battery, first aid, knife and multitool, light and warm layers. #ParkChat
naturetechfam
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @nightborntravel @MattsRoadTrip To me, it all feels like Styrofoam! 😜 #parkchat
EverybodysNPs
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip A6: depends on if we are driving or flying. We always bring some freeze-dried stuff, instant oatmeal packets, tea, snacks. If driving we’ll bring easy stuff to cook. Or shop at a grocery store before entering park. #parkchat
WildWithinHer
replying to @just2moremiles @just2moremiles Totally agree. We love local groceries and farmers market, but it's sometimes challenging to find them in more off-the-beaten-path areas. #ParkChat
MattsRoadTrip
RT @terragalleria: A1 #parkchat But for the solar eclipse of 2017, it was almost a year in advance https://t.co/hwXHdufOV2 2/2 https://t.co…
rscottjones
replying to @kristarsha @kristarsha @MattsRoadTrip Glad it's been helpful! The reflectix inserts have really helped out here in the Phoenix heat, too. #parkchat
publiclandlvr
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer We went I'm the best Ranger lead program at Lava Beds this fall. We were the only ones there and I couldn't imagine why. Excellent interpretation of some fantastic petroglyphs. #ParkChat
59NationalParks
RT @terragalleria: A1 #parkchat But for the solar eclipse of 2017, it was almost a year in advance https://t.co/hwXHdufOV2 2/2 https://t.co…
naturetechfam
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip #parkchat A8 haven't done one since we have kids. Hoping to change that in the next couple years though! 🤞
t_jh2009
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip A8) I make sure that my zero gravity chair is in my vehicle so I can put it out at the trailhead and sit & wait for my friends to return from their hike. #ParkChat
tthrash
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip A8. Research. If it's a multiday hike, I might look to join a guided tour. But, I'm more likely to explore a different section of the park. Lots of reading, asking, checking conditions, considering what day of the week it is, etc, #parkchat
louisbink
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @MattsRoadTrip We used St. Elias alpine guides both to Jumbo Mine and with crampons on the Root Glacier. #humblebrag we also flew with a guide into the Nizina glacier area. Incredible part of the world. #parkchat
famTravelsUSA
RT @MattsRoadTrip: A8. If I'm hiking into the Backcountry, I let a ranger & friend know my plan. I plan with paper maps and sattelite maps.…
rscottjones
replying to @mjn126 @mjn126 @publiclandlvr @MattsRoadTrip Oh, I see what beer you featured there, @publiclandlvr! #parkchat
Parkasaur
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip A7. Some kind of a hike is an absolute must - only way to truly discover things. We also love scenic drives - perfect for nap time and to relax. We’re not much for guided tours - too hard to accommodate mixed age groups. #ParkChat
unconpeace
replying to @cairochris @cairochris @MattsRoadTrip I also don't freeze my tuchis off in a hotel room😛 #parkchat