
Wild Places
ParkChat

Q1. Bearing Land Bridge National Preserve is one of only two NPS units known to be home to Polar Bears. To us, that constitutes the “wild” in Wild Places. What else helps you define “wild” about Wild Places in general? #ParkChat

Q2) Bering Land Bridge has no trails, no campgrounds, and 2.7 million acres of vast wild lands. These wild landscapes provide fantastic opportunities for outdoor recreation. What’s your most memorable experience in remote & wild places? #parkchat #wildplaces


Q3) Bering Land Bridge can be reached by foot, boat, snowmobile, or small bush plane. What’s the most adventurous form of travel you’ve experienced?
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Q4) Bering Land Bridge has a deep history of human habitation and use of these lands. It’s home to many Alaska Native communities: land, wild foods, and cultural identity are tightly woven to the landscape. Who or what shaped your relationship with wild places? #parkchat


Q5) Have you ever taken anyone to experience nature / backcountry / wilderness for the first time? How did it go? #parkchat


Q6) While we love wild places, they don’t always love us back. In three words, how would you describe your most unforgettable outdoor misadventure? #parkchat


Q7) We each carry our own experiences, beliefs and values. Have you encountered perspectives on wilderness different than your own? #parkchat


Q8) Some experiences are best shared together! Who’s your favorite adventure buddy? #parkchat


Q9) If wild landscapes were to disappear, what would you miss about them? #parkchat


Q10) Here’s a toughy. It’s something park rangers and land managers grapple with all the time. How do we inspire others to take care of wild places? #parkchat


Q11 #ParkChat We have been to the wilds of #Alaska but only for a few hours. It’s so inspiring while simultaneously so daunting. No human made sounds but also no help. No rush of civilization but also no signal. How long could you survive and thrive 168 miles off the grid?