National Parks Road Trips

billbrokob

replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee A4: Been delayed by a herd of elk in RMNP more than once #parkchat

mjn126

replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee A4. I saw a bunny run across the road in Big Bend. I've encountered some cows along the coastal highway between Redwood groves. Some bison at a state park. #ParkChat

Stars252525

replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee A4 More animals than I could count. GO SLOW. Do not speed. At dusk and in the dark, watch for their eyes. Best way to see animals is go early and late. We are not good photographers. #ParkChat

Fiwaysandbyways

replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee A4) Wildlife is common in most of the National Parks I've been to. Keep your head on a swivel and take it slow. Have a passenger take the photos. #parkchat

unconpeace

A4 Of course @YellowstoneNPS would provide the most memorable roadside wildlife viewing for me - I passed a bison on Fishing Bridge going one way while I was going the other way #parkchat

justaddhiking

replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee A4: I did encounter some Elk in the road at RMNP on several visits but most of my sightings come by looking out into the meadows and pulling off the road to view #ParkChat

unconpeace

A4 And how could I fail to answer this question without mentioning all the goddam jackrabbits on the road to Wildrose @DeathValleyNPS #parkchat

justaddhiking

replying to @mjn126 @mjn126 @RoadTripsCoffee A4: Yeah, Caprock Canyons is great for that #ParkChat

NonProfitStef

replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee A4 Luckily both of my real-life bear encounters have been while I've been safely inside a vehicle! I saw a black bear walking along in Cades Cove @GreatSmokyNPS & a cute little bear cub at the side of the road @ShenandoahNPS. I'm sure Mama was close by! #ParkChat

hksbks

replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee A4) Ran into (thankfully, not literally) Wile E. Coyote @DeathValleyNPS. I admittedly had a little too much fun speeding on the open roads there, so I recommend going slower. #ParkChat

this_is_karley

replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee A4: the sign of a good trip is slowing down for the wildlife. it's their home and we are simply visiting. 😊 be aware of the speed limits! taking your time through a park is the best way to see it. no need to speed; keep yourself, those around you and the animals safe.

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t_jh2009

replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee A4) I've encountered wildlife numerous times in various parks, best thing you can do is keep your distance, don't make any sudden moves and remain calm. #ParkChat

tthrash

replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee A4. Yeah, I've found it's often the little critters that I'm avoiding. Prairie dogs especially. Bison are easy to see and take precautions from, but the little things that dart across the road scare me. #parkchat

MomsWanderlust

A4: We enjoyed the bison over Easter weekend at @ElkIslandNP. We've been fortunate to witness so much wildlife over the years from bears to mountain sheep to elk. STAY IN THE CAR. I hate seeing people get out to get close. #parkchat

Parkasaur

replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee A4. Always photograph from the passenger seat. Like these guys on the @BlueRidgeNPS #ParkChat

JohnMDouglass1

RT @MomsWanderlust: A4: We enjoyed the bison over Easter weekend at @ElkIslandNP. We've been fortunate to witness so much wildlife over the…

TIBTraveller

A4: Don’t leave the car when you see potentially dangerous animals. Drive slow or stop, but never leave the car. Seen a family, 3 kids out the car when a black bear mommy & cubs crossed a road. they got close for pictures,how the hell can you do that? #ParkChat @RoadTripsCoffee

TheDetourEffect

replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee A4 #ParkChat drivers at GC stop in middle of road to take pics of elk; holds up traffic or forces others to swerve. My tip is I promise youll see a TON of elk, all day, everywhere. No need to stop dangerously, find a real parking space & youll see 50 of em while walking wherever

heathergavery

RT @MomsWanderlust: A4: We enjoyed the bison over Easter weekend at @ElkIslandNP. We've been fortunate to witness so much wildlife over the…

travel2findself

replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee A4: I've had to stop for bears to cross the road at @GreatSmokyNPS a couple of times. Cade's Cove is a great place to see lots of wildlife! Also seen fair amount of elk in other areas of GSMNP and @RockyNPS. #ParkChat