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National Parks Road Trips
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Q1. What invigorates you most about the dawn or prospect of a National Park Road Trip? #ParkChat
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Q2 Alright let’s get this out of the way first: which #nationalpark has the most drive? #ParkChat
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Q3 According to the @NatlParkService out of the 6 parkways in the NPS the #NatchezTraceParkway is considered to be “one of the most scenic and beautifully designed parkways in America.” Do you agree? Or do you have another parkway you think fits that description? #ParkChat
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Q4 Have you ever encountered any #wildlife while driving through a #nationalpark? What are some tips for avoiding that fateful collision? Seeing the most wildlife? Capturing a great photo? #ParkChat
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Q5 Some of the best scenic drives in #nationalparks are closed during certain seasons. Name a scenic drive you would recommend for each of the four seasons that is typically open during that season. #ParkChat
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Q6 A lot of #nationalpark sites have “auto touring routes”, or designated highways for sightseeing within the park. Many of those parks have maps, brochures, books, and even tour guides who will drive your vehicle for you. Which park has the best auto touring routes? #ParkChat
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Q7 Lakeshores, seashores, mountains, and prairies. What is your favorite type of landscape for a scenic drive through a #nationalpark? #ParkChat
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Q8 Enjoying scenic drives means lots of driving. What are some ways to be eco-friendly while road tripping through the #nationalparks? #ParkChat
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Q9 Not everyone has the desire or ability to hike miles along trails to reach mountain summits and scenic overlooks. Which scenic drive in a #nationalpark offers great views with the best #accessibility? #ParkChat
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Q10 Did you know you can drive 621 miles from Front Royal, VA to Townsend, TN without ever leaving a #nationalpark site? What are some other long, epic routes we can all enjoy through the national parks? #ParkChat #DYK
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Q11 #ParkChat Feeling lucky? Apply for the scenic drive lottery at @DenaliNPS this month for a chance to drive the entire 92 mile length of the Park road in September. Cars are normally limited to the 1st 15 miles.
What do you think are the risks and rewards of such a drive?