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Off the Beaten Path
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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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RT @Wild_Tribute: Q1. Tonight, @Exotichikes leads the way as we focus on going off the beaten path. What’s your definition of such? #ParkCh…
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RT @Wild_Tribute: Q1. Tonight, @Exotichikes leads the way as we focus on going off the beaten path. What’s your definition of such? #ParkCh…
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replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 @Exotichikes Nothing is better when you take the time and have the ability to hear the birds chirping #ParkChat
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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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RT @Wild_Tribute: @tthrash @59NationalParks @Exotichikes Getting some good turns in? #ParkChat @AltaSkiArea https://t.co/QHtExsKp18
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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 This is a very school teacherish question. Did you assign some homework too? #ParkChat
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replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @DryTortugasFilm @Exotichikes @Wild_Tribute Yikes! Where was this? #ParkChat
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @Exotichikes If there isn't any trail litter, I know I'm off the beaten path. #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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replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @DryTortugasFilm @Exotichikes We weren’t particular fans of the drive over New Years either. Not white out but the roads were incredibly icy. It’s a long 90 Miles! #Parkchat
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RT @ParksandPoints: @59NationalParks @Exotichikes @Wild_Tribute That or a sextant #ParkChat https://t.co/l3xzTzj49l
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @Exotichikes Even in State Parks, people just hang by the lake, swimming or fishing, or mingle at the campsites. Most trails get thin use. Amazing #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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replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 @Wild_Tribute @Exotichikes My favorite example of this so far in Texas - Tyler and Caprocks. so much beauty beyond the popular areas! #ParkChat
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Q2) Many claim that our parks are too crowded. How do you avoid the masses and discover off the beaten path destinations while visiting popular Parks? #ParkChat
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replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 @Wild_Tribute @Exotichikes Good answer. Off the beaten path is usually not busy. #ParkChat
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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 @rscottjones @rscottjones @Exotichikes Such as endless talus fields in route to the summit? #ParkChat
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RT @Exotichikes: Q2) Many claim that our parks are too crowded. How do you avoid the masses and discover off the beaten path destinations w…
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replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @RCGibby73 @Wild_Tribute @Exotichikes This could also just mean visiting in the off season, which is one of our favorite times. #ParkChat
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RT @Exotichikes: Q2) Many claim that our parks are too crowded. How do you avoid the masses and discover off the beaten path destinations w…
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replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Exotichikes @Wild_Tribute I was just in Key West and it was perfect, a bit breezy but 78 daytime and 68 at night. #Parkchat Lovely time to #VisitFlorida !
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @RCGibby73 @Exotichikes The beauty of birdsong. #ParkChat
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replying to @AlongfortheTrip @AlongfortheTrip The whole state of Arkansas is off the beaten path #parkchat
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replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee @59NationalParks @Exotichikes @Wild_Tribute Please, they are German, they'll be calling [checks notes] 1-1-2 #Parkchat
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replying to @AlongfortheTrip @AlongfortheTrip @59NationalParks @RCGibby73 @Wild_Tribute Totally! Off season visits are always a blast! #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 @AlongfortheTrip @AlongfortheTrip This is really a good answer. #ParkChat
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replying to @DryTortugasFilm @DryTortugasFilm @59NationalParks @Exotichikes @Wild_Tribute Did you make it to @DryTortugasNPS? #ParkChat
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replying to @louisbink @louisbink @Wild_Tribute @Exotichikes Thank you. I was just about to say that we should use the hashtag #offthebeatenpath #parkchat
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replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones @Wild_Tribute @Exotichikes Effort is a good marker there #ParkChat