Parks at Dark
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RCGibby73
replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS A2: The backcountry in RMNP last summer was pretty dark but the first time I saw the Milky Way was at Caprick Canyons State Park here in Texas #ParkChat
RoadTripsCoffee
A2 Being an East Coaster means it's really difficult to find dark skies, even in the national parks. The darkest place I've ever been was the old Sheldon Church ruins in @Visit_Beaufort
Without my strobes it was pitch black. #ParkChat
kokuaelli
replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee @Wild_Tribute Yes! Love frogs! I’ll have quite a chorus of spring peepers soon at my house! They are so noisy! #parkchat
ArchesNPS
replying to @GlennLRay @GlennLRay @Wild_Tribute The Windows section of the park and Balanced Rock are two great places for stargazing. #ParkChat
t_jh2009
replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS A2) Within the National Park Service it would be in the low lands of Joshua Tree National Park. Outside of the NPS it was along the Pacific Coast Highway in Big Sur where there wasn't any light sources for miles. #ParkChat
59NationalParks
replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee @Wild_Tribute All about what you’re used to. #ParkChat
SacconeSpeaks
RT @ArchesNPS: Q2. National parks are often located far from human-caused light sources. What’s the darkest place you’ve ever been? #ParkCh…
MattsRoadTrip
replying to @SouthernerSays @SouthernerSays @ArchesNPS That's a gorgeous shot! #ParkChat
naturetechfam
replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS #ParkChat A2 outside, Great Sand Dunes NPP during a thin crescent moon. Inside, @WindCaveNPS when they turn off the lights! 😁
unconpeace
A2a I was going to say the last time I died was the darkest, but then I remembered that we actually see a bright light when we die #parkchat
billbrokob
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @RoadTripsCoffee Well, it is wednesday....it is his turn #parkchat
StuartMHurlbut
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @ArchesNPS @Wild_Tribute #ParkChat Hi, I'm joining you from Puncak, which is a Hill Resort 90km south of Jakarta.
ArchesNPS
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip @GreatBasinNPS A great #DarkSky Park! #ParkChat
RoadTripsCoffee
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks I call you a slacker every day. And? #ParkChat
Parkasaur
replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS A2. The Adirondack Scout Reservation in New York's Adirondack State Park. Definitely the darkest skies I've ever experienced - and a great place to spend three summers teaching Astronomy Merit Badge! #ParkChat
TrueNorthTrail
replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS A2. I'm from a mining community, and we clearly pride ourselves on this 😁 there is a place that gives access to the public to safely go down a mine shaft. That's a dark space! Otherwise, the are a few very dark parks nearby that offer greater stargazing.#ParkChat
noxqq4u ArchesNPS
Q3. Bats and snakes and cougars, oh my! What’s your favorite nocturnal animal? (📷: @CavernsNPS) #ParkChat
WeekendWomanWar
A1: We had a fun time hunting crawfish with a hot dog at Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. #parkchat
JohnMDouglass1
RT @59NationalParks: @Wild_Tribute A1 Nothing beats a clear view of the Milky Way. Growing up in the city I thought it was a myth. #ParkChat
t_jh2009
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @59NationalParks @ArchesNPS It is but Lake Tahoe is now close to its capacity after years of drought. #ParkChat
59NationalParks
replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee Good point. At least I have a job. #ParkChat
SouthernerSays
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip @ArchesNPS Thanks Matt! Moon came out in full force after a desert thunderstorm #ParkChat
naturetechfam
replying to @StuartMHurlbut @StuartMHurlbut @59NationalParks @ArchesNPS @Wild_Tribute Beautiful! Glad you can join us! #ParkChat
Callileah
A1. Also, interestingly, the very definite heightening of all the Senses.
Hearing every little sound. Night vision kicking in. And Smell, too, weird as that seems.
I can smell Deer, skunk, marshy areas, fresh water, and OMG the Flowers & Trees...amazing!
#ParkChat
publiclandlvr
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @Wild_Tribute Me too! We had a great night program at @ChacoCultureNHP. #ParkChat
Leximus28
I’ve never seen #ParkChat before I have only done chats for educators! This is #exiting hope you domt@ind me jumping in!
Wild_Tribute
replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS @noxqq4u Frankly, surprised their isn’t a meme twitter account, @DelicateArchBush #ParkChat
naturetechfam
RT @ArchesNPS: @GlennLRay @Wild_Tribute The Windows section of the park and Balanced Rock are two great places for stargazing. #ParkChat
RoadTripsCoffee
replying to @RVTexasYall @RVTexasYall @Wild_Tribute I've never visited an official dark sky park. I think the only one on the East Coast is in Florida. #ParkChat
coasthikergirl
replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS @CavernsNPS A3 #ParkChat Owls! I had a pleasantly sleepless night in @NCascadesNPS when I camped below a barred owl’s favourite tree
Stars252525
replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS @CavernsNPS A3 Bats! I love bats. They fascinate me. #ParkChat
indygifted
replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS @Wild_Tribute A2) Isle Royale was a beautiful place for a moonlit hike #parkchat
MrcoEsquandolas
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1: I do like how quiet everything gets and how you can settle down with way less distractions (mostly speaking about camping or sitting around a campfire.) #ParkChat
ArchesNPS
replying to @tthrash @tthrash Yes, there are so many dark (and beautiful) places on the Colorado Plateau. #ParkChat
59NationalParks
replying to @StuartMHurlbut @StuartMHurlbut @ArchesNPS @Wild_Tribute Welcome. You are the first #ParkChat guest from Jakarta in almost five years of chatting. @Wild_Tribute
RoadTripsCoffee
replying to @MattsRoadTrip @MattsRoadTrip @ArchesNPS @GreatBasinNPS Oh dang! I hadn't thought about the caves haha! I've been in more than a few of those. #ParkChat
WildWithinHer
A3. I loved seeing desert kit foxes at @DeathValleyNPS. And I love seeing owls, although I'm not usually that lucky. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl It’s an experience! Talk about quiet...and cold...and wet! #ParkChat
JohnMDouglass1
RT @ParksandPoints: A1) We always enjoy the evening, especially when in camp and watching the moon begin to glow. #Parkchat https://t.co/YX…
billbrokob
replying to @ArchesNPS @ArchesNPS @CavernsNPS Bats are amazing. I have been in tiny crawlways and had them fly out without touching me...which was creepy as hell #ParkChat
naturetechfam
replying to @Leximus28 @Leximus28 Awesome! Plenty of us educators on #parkchat! Glad you could join us! 😊