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Off the Beaten Path
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Q1. Tonight, @Exotichikes leads the way as we focus on going off the beaten path. What’s your definition of such? #ParkChat
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @Exotichikes A1: For me it’s going where most wont, away from the cozy tourist areas, where you can’t hear the masses only nature #ParkChat
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @Exotichikes A1) To me that would mean a trail less taken so you'll be away from the crowds. #ParkChat
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @Exotichikes A1) #ParkChat Off the Beaten Path: Rarely, if ever a place in the wilderness that has rarely been seen or explored.
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @Exotichikes A1) Getting beyond the typical trails at your local parks and finding some places with fewer people and more nature. #ParkChat
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A1) For us, it's just getting away from the norms of home, exploring what we can, and having fun. All the parks are off the beaten path for us! #ParkChat
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A1) Off the beaten path, for me, are places that aren't on the main tourist routes. They can still be popular, or well known, but don't have the reputation of "Must-see" that other locations do. #ParkChat
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A1 Uhm. Well. My definition of "going off the beaten path" means finding the beaten path, and then going off it. #ParkChat
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @Exotichikes A1) Any trail that's not clearly highlighted/marked in the Visitor Center. #ParkChat
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A1 A place where I can go skinny dipping without families w/ kids spotting me or Japanese tourists snapping photos of the crazy American #parkchat
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @Exotichikes A1. Entering the unknown, or the lesser known, at least. #parkchat
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A1 Stepping off the boardwalk and into a hot spring @YellowstoneNPS. I wouldn't recommend it #parkchat
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RT @RoadTripsCoffee: A1 Uhm. Well. My definition of "going off the beaten path" means finding the beaten path, and then going off it. #Park…
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @Exotichikes A1 #parkchat Generally, the places that don't get much love, or the ones that require some effort or patience to visit.
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A1 My definition of off-the-beaten path means going off trail to the top of something….like Static Peak in Grand Teton. #parkchat
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @Exotichikes A1. Generally speaking - places with less foot traffic. But, oftentimes OTBP means Bushwhacking to me. #ParkChat
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @Exotichikes A1. Any hike where you use a map and compass would qualify as off the beaten path. #ParkChat
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A2 Hiking or climbing is my preference to get away from the masses. Usually after a few miles, the masses thin out, so putting down miles is necessary. Off trail above Hurricane Pass looking at Grand Teton. #parkchat
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @Exotichikes A1 Somewhere where you can go on a summer weekend and never see another soul. #ParkChat
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