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tthrash
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Q6. You make your own rules for what you consider a park visit, but is your conscience clear? Of the parks you’ve been to, how many have you very eager for “next time” because rain, snow, time, season, etc barely let you out of the visitor center? #parkchat

coasthikergirl
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replying to @tthrash @tthrash A6 #parkchat My first couple visits to Rainier were like that. I want to go back to Mt St Helens. It was mostly foggy all day until just before sunset. It was such a tease!

tthrash
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A6. Three for me, with plenty of others I feel I barely scraped the surface despite hiking for miles or visiting for hours. Weather conditions (heat and storms) and a foot injury impacted my visits to some as well. #parkchat

wxlada
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replying to @tthrash @tthrash A6: the first time that I went to Death Valley NP, the (unofficial) thermometer outside the visitor center 'only' read 113F, so I had to go back to see it hit 120F #ParkChat

theRangerLife
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replying to @tthrash @tthrash A6. We’ve been very fortunate, but we don’t let rain stop us. If we drive that far we’re still going to see it all including hikes #ParkChat

Stars252525
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replying to @tthrash @tthrash A6 Our last trip to the Tetons was like that. Heavy snow. I've said it before. I pack like a Texan and don't have the right clothes. Hubs has given me the rule of "at least one warm outfit" for future trips. #ParkChat

Wild_Tribute
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A6. Definitely feel a bit guilty about Biscayne NP. Need to get in/on the water next time. #ParkChat

WildWithinHer
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A6. Rain and snow don't stop us. I might have whined a bit about climbing Great Sand Dunes in the snow, but I did it and enjoyed it. #ParkChat

RCGibby73
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replying to @tthrash @tthrash A6: I was eager to re visit Rocky Mountain NP because of Altitude sickness forcing me to slow down my first visit #ParkChat

kokuaelli
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replying to @tthrash @tthrash A6: ugh. Glacier. We had a couple of good days, but the rain, thunder, snow, & mama grizzlies w/ cubs made it impossible for some of the things we wanted to do. I will be back! #parkchat

wanderlustmark
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replying to @tthrash @tthrash A6 I visited @CVNPNPS too early in the spring a few years ago. Much too rainy and not a lot in bloom. Would like to see that park again in late spring/early summer or fall! #ParkChat

evanturkart
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#parkchat A6) Bryce Canyon! I only got to spend a couple hours, and got driven out by snow. Next time!

unconpeace
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A6 @AcadiaNPS b/c the crowds were insufferable last time - & I'm usually pretty chill about crowds in NPs #parkchat

DryTortugasFilm
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replying to @tthrash @tthrash A6) #Parkchat There's never enough time! lol The seasons havn't ever truly effected me except maybe the heat when driving through @ArchesNPS and so I toured in the vehicle but we stayed in these canvas tents that were amazing !!!

wander_filled
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A6 Only one site do I feel we didn’t give it out best. @CapeLookoutNPS. We have to go back. but that’s ok. we had just started and we some how missed Fort Raleigh, so have to go back. #parkchat

publiclandlvr
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replying to @tthrash @tthrash A6: We got caught in an unanticipated thunderstorm while backpacking in @SaguaroNPS last week, so that's high on my list for a return visit. #ParkChat

InnerCompass
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A6) I try to "do something" in each unit, but sometimes it's hard at places like @tulelakenps where the park isn't "built out" yet (aka, everything is fenced and you cannot enter). Also, on Hubs' first @YellowstoneNPS visit it was storming so bad we had to leave. #parkchat https://t.co/05JGgPpEKg

Polymathically
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replying to @tthrash @tthrash A6: One of my greatest regrets was leaving @CapitolReefNPS early. I was just passing through from Moab to Mesquite in 1 day. I thought I'd have time for some hikes, but a storm blew in and ruined that plan. It's so remote, and I'll never know if I'll see it again. #ParkChat

billbrokob
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replying to @tthrash @tthrash A6: I rarely find my way into the visitor center unless I am looking for a warm bathroom on the way in or out #parkchat I usually have a specific destination in mind and if I accomplish my goal my conscience is clear.

Fiwaysandbyways
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replying to @tthrash @tthrash A6) So far time has always been the challenge. I have not been to a park yet that I did not want to return to later. Even Isle Royale that I mentioned earlier. It was a complete trip but still want to go back. #ParkChat

t_jh2009
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replying to @tthrash @tthrash A6) I don't know if there's going to be a next time, that's why I try to make the best of the situation like when I went to Mt Fuji. I may have not seen the mountain but at least I saw the Fall Colors. #ParkChat

beckyjlomax
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A6 It seems like every park I visit, the time is too short. I always want to see and do so much more! Enjoyed hiking many trails in @Shenandoah last week, but left with many more still to do. #parkchat

naturetechfam
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replying to @tthrash @tthrash #parkchat A6 oh so many. @GuadalupeMtnsNP @petrifiedforestnps @CavernsNPS and @TRooseveltNPS were all too short or bad weather to explore. We know we will return to those! 😁

kristarsha
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replying to @tthrash @tthrash A6 had a day to spend @ZionNPS and it rained heavily so def need a revisit. also remind me to tell y’all the story of a trip to @BigBendNPS that was shortened bc of our rental car’s past and an issue at the border patrol station...😳😱 #ParkChat

rscottjones
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replying to @tthrash @tthrash A6 #parkchat My visits to Carter G Woodson, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers, and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House all sucked because most of the grounds were closed for renovation. Luckily, I have plans to revisit Woodson & McLeod this weekend, plus Charles Young next month.

this_is_karley
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replying to @tthrash @tthrash A6: i'm ready to get back to @RockyNPS! i feel as though i didn't even scratch the surface when my dad and i only had a three hours for our visit. one hike was such a tease, but at least i got my picture at the sign.

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EverybodysNPs
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replying to @tthrash @tthrash A6: we barely got to see Grand Tetons when we were there due to time and weather. Biscayne due to shutdown, limited boat tour availability and young kids. Will go back. #ParkChat