Off the Beaten Path
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tthrash
replying to @Exotichikes @Exotichikes A3. Capital Reef. The other four UT NPs are kind of paired off and this one in between gets forgotten. #ParkChat
Exotichikes
replying to @Parkasaur @Parkasaur @BigSouthForkNPS I have only heard incredible things about it! Glad to hear that the rumors are true! #ParkChat
ParksandPoints
replying to @louisbink @louisbink @Exotichikes @SagamoreHillNHS It's all still there! #ParkChat
NakMakFeegle
replying to @Exotichikes @Exotichikes A3 My favorite "off the beaten path" park is @NCascadesNPS - so much of the park is incredibly remote! Other OBP parks I'd love to visit include @BlackCanyonNPS and @LakeClarkNPS #ParkChat
rscottjones
replying to @Exotichikes @Exotichikes A4 #ParkChat Some of the more moving visitor centers are the ones that tell personal stories. The one at Brown v Board of Education NHS in Topeka, KS really opened my eyes, as did Selma to Montgomery NHT and Manzanar. Tuskegee Airman is an interesting mix of stories & planes.
publiclandlvr
replying to @beckyjlomax @beckyjlomax I completely agree about the miles. It's one of the thing that motivates me to stay fit! #ParkChat
Exotichikes
Q5) Back outside we go. Many Parks have well-known, easy trails that help introduce visitors to the landscape and history of the region. What is a short, #offthebeatenpath trail that you feel is equally awesome that doesn’t get the crowds or fame? #ParkChat
rscottjones
replying to @ParksandPoints @ParksandPoints @louisbink @Exotichikes @SagamoreHillNHS Sagamore Hill is definitely an underrated NHS in my opinion. #parkchat
59NationalParks
replying to @Exotichikes @Exotichikes The North Unit of @TRooseveltNPS has a small but interesting VC which focuses on local history and geology. Every time we’ve been there we had the place to ourselves. #ParkChat
Parkasaur
replying to @DryTortugasFilm @DryTortugasFilm @59NationalParks @Exotichikes @Wild_Tribute Our family was just in Florida too - it was a fantastic time to see manatees in @FLStateParks #ParkChat
e_terren
replying to @Exotichikes @Exotichikes A3. We birded Big Bend many years ago. Fond memories of my first desert experience. I have a desire to see Lassen Volcanic Park. Volcanic landscapes are so interesting. #parkchat
DryTortugasFilm
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Exotichikes @Wild_Tribute #Florida #Parkchat #OffthebeatenPath
beckyjlomax
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @YellowstoneNPS @GlacierNPS Here’s Boulder Peak for you ion the NW corner of Glacier. Such an easy scramble uo from Boulder Pass. #parkchat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @AlongfortheTrip @AlongfortheTrip @Exotichikes @naturetechfam @BlackCanyonNPS Wow, doesn’t look like CO #ParkChat
Exotichikes
replying to @NakMakFeegle @NakMakFeegle @NCascadesNPS @BlackCanyonNPS @LakeClarkNPS I am assuming you have the incredible book on North Cascades by @WildWithinHer, right? #ParkChat
AlongfortheTrip
replying to @Parkasaur @Parkasaur @DryTortugasFilm @59NationalParks @Exotichikes @Wild_Tribute @FLStateParks How fun! #ParkChat
tthrash
replying to @Exotichikes @Exotichikes A4. I'm partial to the presidential homes, I guess. #parkchat
59NationalParks
replying to @Exotichikes @Exotichikes @AlongfortheTrip @RCGibby73 @Wild_Tribute @YellowstoneNPS “They” seemed to. #ParkChat
DryTortugasFilm
replying to @beckyjlomax @beckyjlomax @Wild_Tribute @YellowstoneNPS @GlacierNPS Wow! Great view! #Parkchat
louisbink
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones @ParksandPoints @Exotichikes @SagamoreHillNHS wouldnt have gone w/o your reccommendation - great visit! #ParkChat
t_jh2009
replying to @Exotichikes @Exotichikes A4) The Visitors Centers at @AgateFossilBeds @FlorissantNPS Fossil Butte NMon and the Exhibition Hall at @DinosaurNPS are all very good & provide interesting information & displays for all ages. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
RT @Exotichikes: Q5) Back outside we go. Many Parks have well-known, easy trails that help introduce visitors to the landscape and history…
naturetechfam
replying to @Exotichikes @Exotichikes #parkchat A4 oh man, so many! But our fave by far is the Quarry @DinosaurNPS! 🦕 There's even a place to touch bones! 🙂
Exotichikes
replying to @e_terren @e_terren I need to go birding at Big Bend. Have heard incredible things. You should also come up to WA and see Mt St Helens! #ParkChat
DryTortugasFilm
RT @Parkasaur: @DryTortugasFilm @59NationalParks @Exotichikes @Wild_Tribute Our family was just in Florida too - it was a fantastic time to…
Exotichikes
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @TRooseveltNPS This is one of my fav. overlooked places. It is so relaxing and wild. #ParkChat
ParksandPoints
A5) Watchman Trail at Zion. It's a pretty easy trail, you get a great overlook without the risk of Angels Landing. #ParkChat #hiking
unconpeace
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @beckyjlomax @TRoosevelt And it's got horsies! #ParkChat
ParksandPoints
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @Exotichikes @DinosaurNPS It's so cool! #ParkChat
59NationalParks
replying to @ParksandPoints @ParksandPoints @AniakchakNPS Such a hard spot to get to. Really hope you go. Would love to hear your stories. #ParkChat
e_terren
replying to @TPRjerks @TPRjerks @Exotichikes Bob Marshall's life was interesting. I read ss a child he looked at maps and wondered if there was anything left that hadn't been mapped. #parkchat
RoadTripsCoffee
A4 At @VicksburgNPS they have a partial restoration of the ironclad USS Cairo beneath a massive white tent with a small museum to explore. It was fascinating! #ParkChat
publiclandlvr
replying to @Exotichikes @Exotichikes A2: traveling in the offseason has worked so well for us! We had most of @ChacoCultureNHP all to ourselves in October. Ditto @DeathValleyNPS death in April. It was just us and the pup fish at sunset. #ParkChat
DryTortugasFilm
replying to @Exotichikes @Exotichikes #Parkchat Kiluea IKI at @Volcanoes_NPS https://t.co/q7avbhmTK0 It's so quick but you get to walk over where this lava was flowing !!!! https://t.co/q7avbhmTK0
Exotichikes
replying to @TPRjerks @TPRjerks That is great! I'll have to follow along and see if it happens! #ParkChat
RoadTripsCoffee
RT @ParksandPoints: @Exotichikes A4) @PointReyesNPS ! Their visitor center was simply amazing and we learned so much and were so engaged, w…
AlongfortheTrip
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @Exotichikes @naturetechfam @BlackCanyonNPS This is down in the bottom of the canyon where things look a lot different! #ParkChat
NakMakFeegle
replying to @Exotichikes @Exotichikes @NCascadesNPS @BlackCanyonNPS @LakeClarkNPS @WildWithinHer Yes, a signed copy! #parkchat
Exotichikes
replying to @DryTortugasFilm @DryTortugasFilm @Volcanoes_NPS Some day I hope to see that! #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
A5. Mainly because I raised it prior, let’s go with Table Mountain. Best view of the Tetons, hands down. #ParkChat
RoadTripsCoffee
RT @Exotichikes: Q5) Back outside we go. Many Parks have well-known, easy trails that help introduce visitors to the landscape and history…
Parkasaur
replying to @AlongfortheTrip @AlongfortheTrip @DryTortugasNPS You'll never get more off-the-beaten-path than if you make it to the Manu'a Islands Unit of @Amer_SamoaNPS - it took me two days and four connections to fly from the Manu'a Islands to Miami! But so worth it! #ParkChat
Exotichikes
Q6) Time to get personal. What is one of your favorite experiences in a National Park that isn’t at a popular, well-known area? #ParkChat
ParksandPoints
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @AniakchakNPS We'd love to go someday soon, I think we now have like 30 weeks of trips we want to take in #Alaska parks. #ParkChat
beckyjlomax
replying to @TPRjerks @TPRjerks @Exotichikes Some totally awesome backcountry in The Bob. Get it on your hiking agenda. #ParkChat
Exotichikes
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute That view almost brings me to tears every time I get there. #ParkChat
e_terren
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @Exotichikes @BlackCanyonNPS Really? That's high praise. I can't wait to see both. #parkchat