
Public Lands and the Government Shutdown
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Q1 #ParkChat Have you been directly impacted by the #governmentshutdown or do you know some one that has? One of our sons has- he’s working but not being paid. Have you or someone you know changed their travel plans due to the #shutdown @publiclandlvr @Wild_Tribute

Q2: There’s a big debate about whether any #publiclands should be open to visitors right now. Should all @NatlParkService sites be closed until the government reopens? Why or why not? #ParkChat
Pic: @PetroglyphNPS Oct '16


Q3: From backcountry permits to campground reservations, some outdoor adventure planning is on hold right now. What are you doing in the meantime to make sure you can still #optoutside this year? #ParkChat
Pic: @ChacoCultureNHP Oct '16


Q4: Many @twitter handles have been proactive in promoting recreation alternatives to federal #publiclands. @visitrainier is one example. Have you seen others? Share them with us! #ParkChat
Pic: @CAStateParks Burney Falls May '17


Q5: Now is a great time to visit a state or county park. What’s one you’d recommend that’s a day trip from where you live? #ParkChat
Pic: @ShastaStatePark @CAStateParks September '17


Q6: What strategies do you use to identify lesser known destinations to visit? Share your tips with the rest of us! #ParkChat
Pic: @GallatinNF Aug '16


Q7: News of volunteer efforts to help clean our #publiclands during the lapse in appropriations has garnered national attention. Have you participated in any such individual or organized event? Do you have plans to do so? #ParkChat
Pic: @PointReyesNPS Jan '17


Q8: Clearly @WoodsyOwl's #GiveAHoot message hasn’t reached everyone recreating on #publiclands. What do you think should be done to help @leavenotrace outdoor ethics education reach a broader audience? #ParkChat
Pic: @AdCouncil @forestservice


Q9: @GoParks has launched an emergency fund to help NPS sites recover from the government shutdown. How else can #publiclands visitors help? #ParkChat
Pic: @MountRainierNPS August '16


Q10: Some accounts have been promoting #WeAreParks to promote ownership and stewardship. If you had to choose one picture or one experience that captures this spirit, what would it be? #ParkChat
Pic: @GlacierNPS September '16


Q11. We’d like to tip our hats to the volunteers, cooperating associations, Governors, Mayors, etc. who have contributed their resources to keep (some of) our public lands open / protected during this difficult time. Are there any uplifting stories we should highlight? #ParkChat