
Public Lands and the Government Shutdown
ParkChat

A5. There’s some great historic semi-private parks in #Virginia, such as #colonialWilliamsburg #ParkChat


replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @ShastaStatePark @CAStateParks A5. Last week I took the kids to Long Branch Plantation in the Shenandoah Valley National Heritage Area. It was amazing to walk among the horse pastures! #ParkChat


replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @GallatinNF #parkchat A6 (your photo is one of our faves!) We have been looking at @NationalForests and planning some winter/spring fun there. @BlackHillsNF is right out our back door and we never seem to utilize it! Always less crowds and interest by the layman for #nationalforests!


Okay - time to get the kids to bed. Thanks for a great #ParkChat and look for the return of #KidsNParksChat at it's new date and time - Sundays at 9PM ET - starting January 27th!


replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @publiclandlvr @ShastaStatePark @CAStateParks Meanwhile in Africa its #MoreElephantsPlease. 😁 #ParkChat


replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @59NationalParks @publiclandlvr @ShastaStatePark @CAStateParks Shouldn't it be more "BUFFALO" please, as it's technically correct ;) :) #ParkChat


replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @GallatinNF A6. My strategy may not work for some people, but it is to avoid too much planning (obviously safety should be planned for) and be open to exploring and taking detours! You never know where an unexplored road may take you! Brown signs can often lead to wonderful things! #ParkChat


replying to @InnerCompass @InnerCompass @publiclandlvr @ChacoCultureNHP @CAStateParks Anza-Borrego State Park, a partner with the @AnzaTrailNPS , is a real gem. #ParkChat


A5 #ParkChat I haven't been to any near me. but my favorite state park is Valley of Fire outside Las Vegas in @TravelNevada and I'm actually going there this weekend!


replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @GallatinNF A6: There are certain spots I don't post locations on social media. I want to avoid the magnifying affect. #ParkChat


replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Stars252525 @HubbardJeff @publiclandlvr @GallatinNF This former geography teacher is a HUG fan of paper maps. I do't see how you would adequately plan any scenic trip with merely Google Maps. #parkchat


A8. Start young. The 5th graders is a great way to teach kids how to teach their parents about #leavenotrace #ParkChat


replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @ParksandPoints @publiclandlvr @ShastaStatePark @CAStateParks Water buffalo in #Nepal #morebuffaloplease #ParkChat


A5: @AntelopeSP is a great place to visit in the winter as it doesn't have the snows of the higher trails or the bugs of the summer. Plus, there are buffalo! @UtahStateParks @UtahDWR #parkchat
