Public Lands and the Government Shutdown
ParkChat
MattsRoadTrip
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @Twitter @visitrainier @CAStateParks A4. I have been proud to follow @publiclandlvr @iStefPayne @59NationalParks @Wild_Tribute @rscottjones @HubbardJeff @beckyjlomax @BarnetteJason @beckworthandco @TravelNevada @CAStateParks and many others for their promotion of outdoor recreation! #Parkchat
publiclandlvr
RT @c2avilez: @publiclandlvr @ChacoCultureNHP A3. Fortunately, Oregon has border to border public beaches, so I've been hitting the sandy s…
jeans_sands
replying to @publiclandlvr
@publiclandlvr @ChacoCultureNHP A3 We generally don't do a lot of reservation type activities. But generally do at least one camping trip with other parts of the family who are less back country oriented. On hold at the moment
#ParkChat #Shutdown
PalmTreeMusings
A1. The #governmentshutdown hasn’t personally affected my plans because I’ve been in India since it began. But I can’t imagine how mad I’d be if I had flown all the way here, paid for a visa, and their parks and sites were closed. I’d be fuming! #ParkChat
publiclandlvr
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
publiclandlvr
RT @MattsRoadTrip: @publiclandlvr @ChacoCultureNHP A3. I am using State Parks and County Parks while I wait out the Federal shutdown. Lucki…
e_terren
replying to @Stars252525
@Stars252525 @publiclandlvr @Twitter @visitrainier @CAStateParks Me, too. 😬
#parkchat
wanderlustmark
A4 I think the #ParkChat community has done an amazing job of promoting alternative ideas for outdoor adventures outside of the federal #publiclands. However, I have not seen promotions from specific federal lands offering alternatives. Interesting. https://t.co/VjDXTbUmIv
LatinoOutdoors
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
A3: #VamosOutdoors to our state parks! https://t.co/fxy5ABKIl2
ParksandPoints
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @Twitter @visitrainier @CAStateParks A4) Not really, but we suspect if the shutdown continues into main travel shoulder season in early March or additional shutdowns occur in the summer, we will see those tweets #parkchat
InnerCompass
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @ChacoCultureNHP @CAStateParks I need to start hitting more of the @CAStateParks! They are just so many and it's hard to choose! #parkchat
tthrash
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @Twitter @visitrainier @CAStateParks Gotta give a nod to the nicely active @NYstateparks #parkchat
PalmTreeMusings
A2. Sadly, I think that the parks should be shut down except for a safety-essential patrol to keep vandals out #ParkChat
DonNadeau
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @rscottjones 🐻 California would be another fine choice for state parks, e.g., Humboldt Redwoods State Park could very well be a top-rated national park, with its densest biomass in world, incredible scenery & 10% remaining virgin coastal redwoods. #ParkChat
Parkasaur
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr Great question - but the current system is very simple. Employees "essential to protect public safety and property" should not be furloughed. The rules are already in place - they just need to be followed. #ParkChat
iStefPayne
A4—you all see? The #shutdown is all wrong for the national parks. This conversation shouldn’t even be happening! #parkchat
NatlParkPodcast
replying to @Parkasaur @Parkasaur @NakMakFeegle @publiclandlvr @NatlParkService @PetroglyphNPS @GreatSmokyNPS @BryceCanyonNPS They could be closed in the exact same fashion that they have been for nearly every other shutdown prior to this year. Is it perfect? No. But it's a lot better than what's happening now. #ParkChat
publiclandlvr
RT @DonNadeau: @WildWithinHer @rscottjones 🐻 California would be another fine choice for state parks, e.g., Humboldt Redwoods State Park co…
RCGibby73
replying to @mjn126 @mjn126 I can’t wait for @TPWDparks to update their system so we can pull Day use passes online for Parks like Enchanted Rock #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @PalmTreeMusings @PalmTreeMusings Welcome! Wow, that is epic! How long? That’s some serious mileage #ParkChat
naturetechfam
RT @59NationalParks: Q1 #ParkChat Have you been directly impacted by the #governmentshutdown or do you know some one that has? One of our s…
MattsRoadTrip
replying to @wander_filled @wander_filled I forgot you! I love your tweets @wander_filled! #ParkChat
publiclandlvr
RT @NatlParkPodcast: @Parkasaur @NakMakFeegle @publiclandlvr @NatlParkService @PetroglyphNPS @GreatSmokyNPS @BryceCanyonNPS They could be c…
LatinoOutdoors
RT @t_jh2009: @publiclandlvr @Twitter @visitrainier @CAStateParks A4) I believe that I've seen tweets from @LatinoOutdoors @leavenotrace &…
unconpeace
replying to @PalmTreeMusings @PalmTreeMusings Which makes me think - if our National Parks had tigers that could maul visitors to death, I bet they would closed down like they should be #parkchat
mjn126
59NationalParks
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @rscottjones Better get busy then. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
RT @publiclandlvr: 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 liv…
Parkasaur
replying to @Parkasaur @publiclandlvr Its worth noting that other lobbyists know how to play this game. I'm really disappointed that more Park Advocates aren't also asking "could you make these guys essential." #ParkChat https://t.co/gUuUjbEwpz
JennRHubbard
RT @c2avilez: @publiclandlvr @ChacoCultureNHP A3. Fortunately, Oregon has border to border public beaches, so I've been hitting the sandy s…
publiclandlvr
replying to @unconpeace @unconpeace @PalmTreeMusings We've had lots of visitor deaths due to wildlife encounters in NPs that don't involve tigers. Hmmmmm. #ParkChat
WildWithinHer
A5. Well, since I was just there, I vote for Harstine Island @WAStatePks. Beautiful forest -- even some old-growth! -- and saltwater shoreline. #ParkChat
Parkasaur
RT @EPCOTExplorer: Not all. If the parks are not threatened by people, and people are not threatened by the park? Leave them open. Let peop…
fullvanfun
RT @publiclandlvr: 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 liv…
Stars252525
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @ShastaStatePark @CAStateParks A5 Caprock Canyons where the bison roam and Palo Duro if you are ever in Texas. #ParkChat
naturetechfam
RT @publiclandlvr: Q4: Many @twitter handles have been proactive in promoting recreation alternatives to federal #publiclands. @visitrainie…
NakMakFeegle
replying to @Parkasaur @Parkasaur @publiclandlvr @NatlParkService @PetroglyphNPS @GreatSmokyNPS @BryceCanyonNPS Highways that run through public lands were kept open in the last shutdown as I recall - what matters is closing what can be closed. #ParkChat
publiclandlvr
Lovely! And yes, the @WAStatePks system is really amazing. #ParkChat https://t.co/KeKwSVL8oY
HellbenderHecht
RT @LatinoOutdoors: Q3: From backcountry permits to campground reservations, some outdoor adventure planning is on hold right now. What are…
t_jh2009
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @ShastaStatePark @CAStateParks A5) Particularly around the corner from me is Mt Diablo State Park with many hiking trails & campgrounds along with one of the best vista views in the World. I believe that if it wasn't in California it would be part of the National Park Service. #ParkChat
StevenOnTheMove
replying to @DonNadeau @DonNadeau @WildWithinHer @rscottjones Every state has parks worth of visiting. Some are just better known than others. #ParkChat
publiclandlvr
replying to @Stars252525 @Stars252525 @ShastaStatePark @CAStateParks Anywhere there are bison roaming is on my list! #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
None better than the mighty Antelope Island State Park although you’ll find everyone, including us, on the slopes. In the middle of a 30-40” storm. #ParkChat
MrcoEsquandolas
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr A5) Mount Cheaha State Park (@ALStateParks) is one close(ish) to Birmingham that I frequently enjoy. #ParkChat
naturetechfam
RT @wanderlustmark: A4 I think the #ParkChat community has done an amazing job of promoting alternative ideas for outdoor adventures outsid…
ChasingDepartur
A2 #ParkChat Tough question. I think people need to be better. I don't think we should need rangers patrolling to keep people from doing the wrong things. But if we look at Hobbes writings in Leviathan, the nature of humanity is to be awful. So maybe they do need to be closed
Stars252525
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @ShastaStatePark @CAStateParks Mine too #ParkChat