Deserts

RCGibby73

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A9: Well we did have that brief snowstorm encounter on Desert View Hwy in Grand Canyon. We drove safe and warmed up at the hotel, where I was soundly beaten by my wife in bowling. #ParkChat (I bowled the 118)

WeekendWomanWar

A8: @GreatBasinNPS was a huge surprise as we drove across the barren desert. The climb from the gates to the highest peak is a study in changing landscapes. #parkchat

TheDetourEffect

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Wild_Tribute A7 #ParkChat Do the burros in @DeathValleyNPS count? You see burros all over the world, but they're unique to DV in that they're invasive and non-native, they're not even supposed to be there but they're thriving beyond control

naturetechfam

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks #parkchat A9 when we toured the SW in 2016 every hike we took in 12 days was over 95 degrees (even at 8am!). We got really good at water rationing, going out early A.M., and taking a mid-day siesta! 😁 @ArchesNPS

GPJohnston

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A9) I always go when weather is least threatening, usually spring, but one time while hiking out of a canyon in Grand Gulch Primitive Area in Utah we were overtaken by a fast-moving rainstorm. We ducked into the overhang of a giant boulder and waited it out. #Parkchat

t_jh2009

replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A10) I kinda did that already when I took the train across Australia in October. #ParkChat

ParksandPoints

replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A10) We'd actually be interested in a tour of the South American deserts and national parks like Llullaillaco in Chile. #parkchat

iStefPayne

replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A8: Galapagos — a global national park — on the equator. #parkchat

naturetechfam

replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute #parkchat A8 I am blown away at Great Sand Dunes every time we visit. Beautiful, lush mountains and then BAM! Desert Dunes. Like. What?!

beckyjlomax

A11 The gazillion shades of desert varnish have always amazed me. #ParkChat

t_jh2009

replying to @iStefPayne @iStefPayne @Wild_Tribute Thanks, here's one of my whole trip around the World. #ParkChat

GPJohnston

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A11) Probably all of them, but unfamiliar with a Hueco Tank or Tafoli. Some glyphs here in desert varnish. #Parkchat

naturetechfam

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks #parkchat A11 Riparian at the Great Sand Dunes. A great place to cool off! 😁

coasthikergirl

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A11 #parkchat I love coming into riparian habitats

iStefPayne

Can I give a worthy shout out to @GuadalupeMtnsNP and @BigBendNPS? Two of my fave desert parks. #parkchat