Public Lands and the Government Shutdown

PalmTreeMusings

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

RCGibby73

#ParkChat A5: A nice day on the first weekend of January in Tyler State Park

iStefPayne

A5: When I was in Dc, Rock Creek Park, Maryland/Virginia— #ParkChat

Parkasaur

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

naturetechfam

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!

fullvanfun

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!

t_jh2009

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

ParksandPoints

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

MattsRoadTrip

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

Parkasaur

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

ChasingDepartur

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!

WeekendWomanWar

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

DonNadeau

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

PalmTreeMusings

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

59NationalParks

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

WeekendWomanWar

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