Wild Places
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Backpackjohn1
RT @AlaskaNPS: A4: When I reflect, eyes closed, it’s the peace and solitude of wild lands that come to mind. I feel like I am one with natu…
EverybodysNPs
replying to @BeringLandNPS @BeringLandNPS A3: taxi-brousse (bush-taxi) full of chickens and other animals all over Madagascar including visiting national parks! I have a theme here. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @BeringLandNPS Did you see all three? Looks amazing #ParkChat
BeringLandNPS
#parkchat Science camps are a great way to expose area youth to the outdoors and leave no trace ethics. Taking kids to the park is always a blast! #CampIyat # CitizenScience
BeringLandNPS
Q5) Have you ever taken anyone to experience nature / backcountry / wilderness for the first time? How did it go? #parkchat
toreauu
replying to @BeringLandNPS @BeringLandNPS Most people learn to love the outdoors through family or experience, but I actually read about it first! Thanks to Thoreau! #parkchat
59NationalParks
replying to @BeringLandNPS @BeringLandNPS Good question. I’ll say it was a combination of the love of hiking and photography. I was a latecomer to wild places. Didn’t set foot in a wild place during my formative years. #ParkChat
WildWithinHer
TWO #Alaska NPS in the house, #ParkChat! This is a banner evening indeed. https://t.co/I1aj0SSgTU
publiclandlvr
RT @BeringLandNPS: #parkchat Science camps are a great way to expose area youth to the outdoors and leave no trace ethics. Taking kids to t…
Wild_Tribute
RT @AlaskaNPS: A4: When I reflect, eyes closed, it’s the peace and solitude of wild lands that come to mind. I feel like I am one with natu…
tthrash
replying to @BeringLandNPS @BeringLandNPS A4. Certainly my family, with vacations into the mountains, then more of my own curiosity when I heard others talking about the National Parks of the Rockies and elsewhere. #parkchat
rscottjones
replying to @BeringLandNPS @BeringLandNPS Q4 #parkchat growing up in metro Phoenix with a view of the Superstition Wilderness from my driveway probably played a big role.
c2avilez
replying to @BeringLandNPS @BeringLandNPS A4 My dad, who should have been a forest ranger but chose accountant instead. He introduced me to wild spaces. #parkchat
AlaskaNPS
A5: Yes! They came from a big city. They were mesmerized. They have since moved to Alaska! #parkchat #WildPlaces
NakMakFeegle
replying to @BeringLandNPS @BeringLandNPS A3 Hiking is the best way to travel! #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
RT @BeringLandNPS: Q5) Have you ever taken anyone to experience nature / backcountry / wilderness for the first time? How did it go? #parkc…
MatthewKCahill
replying to @BeringLandNPS @BeringLandNPS Yes. They were very uncomfortable and said so, then loved it in retrospect #parkchat
unconpeace
A4 My dad took me on my first ever camping trip when I was 9 - then my parents got me a subscription to @NatGeo when I was 10, I can also remember some educational cassette tapes for kids that talked about natural wonders of the USA #parkchat
beckyjlomax
replying to @mamanobles @mamanobles @mdeichlerauthor Hahaha! So true, Kathryn. Did that in a former segment of my life. I understand. #ParkChat
AlaskaNPS
RT @BeringLandNPS: #parkchat Science camps are a great way to expose area youth to the outdoors and leave no trace ethics. Taking kids to t…
AlaskaNPS
RT @BeringLandNPS: Q5) Have you ever taken anyone to experience nature / backcountry / wilderness for the first time? How did it go? #parkc…
t_jh2009
replying to @BeringLandNPS @BeringLandNPS A5) Numerous times when I was a Leader in the Boy Scouts and was there for the young Scouts' first campout. Many did well while a few decided that Scouting wasn't for them. #ParkChat
RCGibby73
replying to @BeringLandNPS @BeringLandNPS A5: I had the honor to take my friend on his first backpacking trip last summer in @RockyNPS We attempted the CDT loop, had a great time despite needing to turn back the second day. #ParkChat
unconpeace
replying to @toreauu @toreauu @BeringLandNPS Ah. A charter member of the Hippie Hall of Fame #parkchat
c2avilez
replying to @BeringLandNPS @BeringLandNPS A3 Not much for adventurous (aka dangerous) travel. I did kayak on Haro Straight in the San Juan Islands of Washington. That felt plenty adventurous to me. #ParkChat
coasthikergirl
EverybodysNPs
replying to @BeringLandNPS @BeringLandNPS A4) continuing my theme of Madagascar - that was my first significant exposure to camping, hiking, National Parks and made me want to explore my own country and national parks. Thank you #PeaceCorpsMadagascar #ParkChat
59NationalParks
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @BeringLandNPS Just two. Tiger sightings are extremely rare. Here are are few more creatures from Chitwan. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @MatthewKCahill @MatthewKCahill @BeringLandNPS All it takes is a taste...#ParkChat
WildWithinHer
replying to @c2avilez @c2avilez @BeringLandNPS That IS plenty adventurous! Kayaking anywhere with a tide, right? #ParkChat
59NationalParks
RT @BeringLandNPS: Q5) Have you ever taken anyone to experience nature / backcountry / wilderness for the first time? How did it go? #parkc…
Mars744
replying to @BeringLandNPS @BeringLandNPS A5: Not yet. but will be this summer when we visit @DenaliNPS / @AlaskaNPS! I’m extremely excited! #parkchat
Backpackjohn1
RT @BeringLandNPS: #parkchat Science camps are a great way to expose area youth to the outdoors and leave no trace ethics. Taking kids to t…
e_terren
replying to @BeringLandNPS @BeringLandNPS A4. I grew up on the farm, a place not so wild. I read about wild places and dreamed of visiting them. National Geographic specials on TV were also an influence. #parkchat
BeringLandNPS
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
rscottjones
replying to @BeringLandNPS @BeringLandNPS Q5 #parkchat Oh yes, many times! Usually goes well, but I put a lot of energy into ensuring that people have a good time. I love sharing some of my fav wild lands with friends.
BeringLandNPS
replying to @unconpeace @unconpeace @NatGeo #parkchat Yes, nat geo was an influence for many. Especially when these wild places were not as accessible.
WildWithinHer
A5. We started taking our daughter hiking in a front pack when she was just a few months old. Even though she went through a "no hiking, thanks" period during her teens, now she's excited about being outside again. So I think that turned out well. #ParkChat
beckyjlomax
replying to @BeringLandNPS @BeringLandNPS When I used to guide hiking and backpacking trips in @GlacierNPS, sometimes I’d have to teach people (mostly women) how to pee in the woods. I think it was successful, although I don’t know if they peed in the woods ever again. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @Mars744 @Mars744 @BeringLandNPS @DenaliNPS @AlaskaNPS When will you be there? See you at Wonder Lake in August? Already preparing mentally for the bugs #ParkChat
brian_heyman
replying to @BeringLandNPS @BeringLandNPS A4 1st appreciation for hiking/camping was in the @boyscouts & exploring the woods/trails near my boyhood home on Long Island. Began exploring NPS, public lands from getting bored of city life in my 20s. Then inspired to get outside more by my brother’s AT thru-hike. #parkchat
publiclandlvr
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones @BeringLandNPS This is one thing I admire about you so much. #ParkChat