Public Lands and the Government Shutdown
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Wild_Tribute
replying to @DonNadeau @DonNadeau @WildWithinHer @rscottjones It’s a dandy! So much good stuff those parts to explore #ParkChat
NakMakFeegle
replying to @NakMakFeegle @Parkasaur @publiclandlvr @NatlParkService @PetroglyphNPS @GreatSmokyNPS @BryceCanyonNPS Also, I like the idea of access being closed to certain groups with inholdings/leases such as mining and oil companies. #parkchat
wander_filled
A5 Cloudland Canyon SP and Fort Mountain SP are both great and easy to get to. #ExploreGeorgia #parkchat #govermentshutdown
theRangerLife
replying to @Parkasaur @Parkasaur @publiclandlvr Personally I’d rather not be considered essential. I can at least file for unemployment and a few of us have gotten side jobs to help bring income. I wouldn’t be able to if I was essential #ParkChat
OutdoorAdv360
A5: I like Hocking Hills, not quite a day trip but close. Lots of hiking trails and waterfalls in Ohio #ParkChat
Parkasaur
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @Twitter @visitrainier @CAStateParks A4. I've been taking advantage of the shutdown to take the kids to several National Heritage Areas and National Historic Trails, which are NPS partners that still provide a great educational experience. #ParkChat
59NationalParks
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @ShastaStatePark @CAStateParks Prairie State Park in #Missouri is a winner in the SW part of the state. Good hiking, a few lakes to fish in and a bison herd. #ParkChat #morebisonplease
mjn126
replying to @NakMakFeegle @NakMakFeegle @Parkasaur @publiclandlvr @NatlParkService @PetroglyphNPS @GreatSmokyNPS @BryceCanyonNPS It's insane that *THAT* part of the government is still open for business. while our parks get literally pooped on #ParkChat
publiclandlvr
replying to @NakMakFeegle @NakMakFeegle @Parkasaur @NatlParkService @PetroglyphNPS @GreatSmokyNPS @BryceCanyonNPS I agree with you. No need to be processing extraction permits etc during a lapse in appropriations. #ParkChat
publiclandlvr
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
InnerCompass
wanderlustmark
replying to @publiclandlvr
@publiclandlvr @ShastaStatePark @CAStateParks A5 Starved Rock SP, Matthiessen SP.
Here's a link to state parks - you can search by state. #ParkChat https://t.co/T54tkz1K0Y
naturetechfam
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @ShastaStatePark @CAStateParks #parkchat A5 we'd be remiss to not mention our hometown gem, @CusterStatePark! Awesome all year long!
59NationalParks
replying to @PalmTreeMusings @PalmTreeMusings You may be the first tweeps to join #ParkChat from India. Welcome.
publiclandlvr
Thanks for this awesome resource! Bookmark this, #parkchat family! https://t.co/oMpx64OKUI
NatlParkPodcast
A5: We're currently in Illinois, and we'd highly recommend Starved Rock State Park, and it's sister the often overlooked Mathiessen state park. Small sandstone canyons and waterfalls in the middle of IL. #ParkChat https://t.co/Q56KSO0j13
Wild_Tribute
replying to @OutdoorAdv360 @OutdoorAdv360 Very fond memories of Hocking Hills and Old Man’s Cave #ParkChat
Parkasaur
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr It would mean that they would be working without timely pay - however, if you are working during a shutdown, you are guaranteed back pay, furloughed workers often do not have that guarantee. So more NPS staff would be guaranteed back pay in future circumstances. #ParkChat
MattsRoadTrip
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @ShastaStatePark @CAStateParks A5. I am currently on my way to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, by way of a few Ventura County Parks. Both are great park systems and Anza Borrego is one of the most magical places I have visited! #ParkChat
NakMakFeegle
replying to @mjn126
@mjn126 @Parkasaur @publiclandlvr @NatlParkService @PetroglyphNPS @GreatSmokyNPS @BryceCanyonNPS It really goes to show where the current administrations priorities are! Who cares about the people or the land when there's money to be made.
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HubbardJeff
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @ShastaStatePark @CAStateParks A5. We have Crystal Cove, Huntington State Beach, Casper’s Regional all very close by - Anza Borrego and Red Rick Canton are also two favorites #ParkChat
EverybodysNPs
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @59NationalParks @NatlParkService @PetroglyphNPS A2: Florida may be a special case. people running the tours through nonprofit partner and concessionaire are grateful that they can work and get paid. But funding that typically goes to research and projects is going to maintenance. Can’t get money back. Unsustainable. #parkchat
StevenOnTheMove
A5: As I live in Japan, I can't really answer this question. However, @ALStateParks are great. Oak Mountain SP is close to @inbirmingham, and is a great hiking option for people in @TweetHomeAla. #ParkChat
tthrash
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @ShastaStatePark @CAStateParks A5. It's gotta be the @WOTHSHP for me. #parkchat
fullvanfun
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @ShastaStatePark @CAStateParks A5) We love heading over to @Visit_Amarillo and Palo Duro Canyon @TPWDparks #ParkChat
publiclandlvr
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip @ShastaStatePark @CAStateParks Beautiful! #ParkChat
mjn126
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @GallatinNF A6: Pull up a map, look for green. I try to find things regularly anyway, so it's just built in to a daily or weekly routine of searching for something that isn't the local park by the freeway. REI Hiking Project App has been very helpful. #ParkChat
WildWithinHer
replying to @HubbardJeff @HubbardJeff @publiclandlvr @ShastaStatePark @CAStateParks Anza Borrego--what a treasure. Love that place. #ParkChat
SouthernerSays
replying to @MrcoEsquandolas @MrcoEsquandolas @publiclandlvr @ALStateParks I grew up hour from there and never visited. I need to fix that! Beautiful photo! #ParkChat
theRangerLife
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @GallatinNF A6. The #ParkChat community! And sometimes just surfing google maps leads to new discoveries
naturetechfam
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @ChacoCultureNHP #parkchat A3 just planned our 2019 summer adventure this week instead of planning more winter outings at this point. More to come at Q12. 😉
HubbardJeff
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip @publiclandlvr @ShastaStatePark @CAStateParks Love Anza Borrego! #ParkChat
Parkasaur
replying to @Parkasaur @publiclandlvr Importantly, however, it would also allow many of the Parks non-profit partners and many concessionaires and supporting businesses to reopen. There is no one to provide these organizations back pay when the shutdown ends. #ParkChat
louisbink
replying to @OutdoorAdv360 @OutdoorAdv360 Headed there this summer - along with trips to Progressive Field and Great American BP #parkchat
DonNadeau
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @iStefPayne @Wild_Tribute Am wondering why local law enforcement hasn't stepped in more? Joshua Tree sits in Riverside & San Bernardino counties, an area with some 4 million people & presumedly lots of sheriffs to keep them in line. #ParkChat
t_jh2009
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @GallatinNF A6) As with the National Park Service a good rule of thumb is that if its anything other than a "Park" then there's a fair chance that it is a lesser known destination. 😏 #ParkChat
wander_filled
replying to @theRangerLife @theRangerLife @Parkasaur @publiclandlvr It’s getting pretty bad for the essential folks. Getting close to slavery. #parkchat #govermentshutdown
59NationalParks
replying to @ChasingDepartur @ChasingDepartur First appearance by Thomas Hobbes in #ParkChat Welcome.
StevenOnTheMove
A6: Finding lesser-known destinations is about asking others. Some of the travel guides may touch upon a place worth visiting, but it's better to ask others who have traveled to different places than myself. #ParkChat
publiclandlvr
replying to @HubbardJeff @HubbardJeff @MattsRoadTrip @ShastaStatePark @CAStateParks This is another place we have yet to visit. But it's on the list! #ParkChat
naturetechfam
RT @iStefPayne: @NakMakFeegle @publiclandlvr @ChacoCultureNHP Me too! Thankful they are open. Hit up @USFWSRMA_Alert just the other day. Am…
ParksandPoints
A5) We put together a list of state parks we recommend during the shutdown! Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Custer State Park are pretty awesome! #parkchat #travel https://t.co/STG7oOBvZw
mjn126
replying to @fullvanfun @fullvanfun @publiclandlvr @ShastaStatePark @CAStateParks @Visit_Amarillo @TPWDparks The Grand Canyon of Texas. or something, I think. #ParkChat
LatinoOutdoors
RT @publiclandlvr: Q4: Many @twitter handles have been proactive in promoting recreation alternatives to federal #publiclands. @visitrainie…
Stars252525
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @GallatinNF A6 Paper maps! We find a spot then check it out online to see if we want to visit. #ParkChat
e_terren
replying to @publiclandlvr
@publiclandlvr @ShastaStatePark @CAStateParks A5. Indiana: Shades SP, Brown County SP.
Illinois: Fox Ridge SP, Lincoln Log Cabin SHS.
Missouri: Cuivre River SP.
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