Balance in the Outdoors

WildWithinHer

A3. Our #1 road trip rule is: if anyone sees something and wants to stop, for any reason, we do it. It might mean a little less time in the NP, but probably more time in a less crowded place. Win! #ParkChat

Bernardine

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A3 Such a good question. Every time I get to a NP here I feel like I needed more time. But the journey is the adventure so don't pass up sidetracks. Most fun is often not planned. #ParkChat

beckyjlomax

A3 For me, It’s all about the hiking. If an outstanding trail is en route to a national park, I’ll do it. #ParkChat

RCGibby73

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A3: Knowing that seeing all at a National Park will require multiple visits, maybe sacrifice for the chance to make a side trip and see the other place? #ParkChat

kermode

A3 #ParkChat List each item of interest both in parks and along the way. Prioritize. Then look at distance, etc, and make the plan from there. Quite simple, actually.

Shawninthewild

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A3: It's all about the schedule, the best part if if you can't make them all work then a return trip can be done. Love finding new unplanned places because that's the excuse to go back #Parkchat

ThatOutdoorGuy

A3. Over the 20,000+ miles of our #FamilyRoadTrips, we’ve struggled with this issue. We learned to do more by being flexible. Often, the last-minute detours were the best parts!
#BeFlexible #ParkChat https://t.co/yt4D0Wrx9E

coasthikergirl

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A3 #parkchat The journey is always part of our trips! We keep a bit of a “wait and see” attitude. For example, “let’s wait and see what the weather’s like…” or “how we’re feeling when we get there”

t_jh2009

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A3) Since I'm semi-retired its easier for me than others to add a day or two to visit the other areas along the way to the destination. If I couldn't do that then I might prioritize & have allotted times for each location. #ParkChat

tthrash

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A3. Plan a lot, but be prepared to lop things off if time gets tight. And, you know I'm always combining ballpark trips with national park trips. I'm at the mercy of the baseball schedule to a degree, but there always seem to be plenty of options. #parkchat

Todd_the_Hiker

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A3. I purposely build in extra time to take in those extras along the way whenever possible. #ParkChat

InnerCompass

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A3) This is my BIGGEST problem! My list of things I want to do always outweighs the time I have available in each place. I'm now trying to plan multiple trips to each place to take the pressure off of doing everything the first visit. #ParkChat

billbrokob

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A3: In a word, Badly..I am always focused on getting into the back country..I have gotten very good at tying outdoor activities to business trips though #ParkChat #babysteps

unconpeace

A3 I want to be at a place, not just go to a place; I don't care so much for one-hour stops. If I'm going to stop on the way to my destination, it should be a place where I can take my time #ParkChat

bushwhackingfoo

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A3: This is torture! I'll allow a few stops (usually on the return trip) by putting in a little buffer space, but if I let my curiosity run wild, I'd never make it to my destination. #ParkChat

naturetechfam

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks #parkchat A3 this is a hard one. I find that letting Mr NTF choose the destination means I get to pick the stops along the way. Then we both get what we want!

last_adventurer

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A3. I make all the stops. Including time! #parkchat

OutdoorAdv360

A3: I always add extra time because I am certain to find something I wasn’t expecting, sometimes it’s just peace! #ParkChat

hksbks

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Shawninthewild A3) Over the years I've found that I have a much more meaningful experience if I vacation in one spot longer and take my time there. That said, I will fit in as much as I can along the way (as with my Route 66 travels that took me across country to #NationalParks). #ParkChat

rscottjones

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Shawninthewild A3 #parkchat Cut out sleep. 😝

And extraneous time wasters. Here’s my philosophy on it. https://t.co/xNPrn0NGgu

Stars252525

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A3 Sometimes we have to make an executive decision. Add this? Cut this. Or adding a day to our vacation plans in advance works too. #ParkChat

e_terren

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Shawninthewild A3. How, indeed. It takes willpower to manage these two things, and I admit to being poor at this. I try not to over-plan, and go with the flow. Still, I usually manage to arrive at the destination about on time. #parkchat

TheDetourEffect

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Shawninthewild A3 #ParkChat I try to organize pit stops to match with times I would have needed to pull over for a break anyway, like every few hours I know I’ll need to stretch my legs and get a snack or something so I time those with cool attraction spots so it’s 2 birds 1 stone

EverybodysNPs

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A3. Can’t do it all. I have my wish list, but know that we won’t get to all of it. Don’t want to drive the family crazy. Don’t want to be in car constantly. Want to enjoy where we are and know that we’ll have to come back. Did not get to Hetch Hetchy on recent trip. #ParkChat

JohnMDouglass1

RT @Shawninthewild: @59NationalParks A3: It's all about the schedule, the best part if if you can't make them all work then a return trip c…