Balance in the Outdoors
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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
TheDetourEffect
replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild @Wild_Tribute A2 #ParkChat my body kind of telepathically tells me when it’s time to get outside, I start jonesing. But also seeing cool stuff bloggers or twitter folks are doing inspires me to try new things! And outdoor athletes when I watch docs or read @outsidemagazine or @BackpackerMag
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
bushwhackingfoo
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @Shawninthewild It will indeed! #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
e_terren
replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A2. I don't think the outdoors has ever gone stale for me. There's SO MUCH to learn, and I'm constantly learning. Plants, animals, fungus, soils, geology, weather...how can anyone be bored with all this explore? #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
TheDetourEffect
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @Shawninthewild Hope you’re able to get out there soon Tim! What’s your next adventure? #parkchat
Shawninthewild
replying to @TheDetourEffect @TheDetourEffect @Wild_Tribute @outsidemagazine @BackpackerMag Ahh the adventure itch. Isn't social awesome on that point, it gets you sooo stoked to go out and enjoy #Parkchat
last_adventurer
replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild @billbrokob @bushwhackingfoo @59NationalParks @Wild_Tribute @beckyjlomax @tthrash @RoadTripsCoffee @ParksandPoints @naturetechfam @WildWithinHer @theRangerLife @MissouriHowell @Cbink_11 GONG GONG GONG GONG #PARKCHAT
WildWithinHer
replying to @unconpeace @unconpeace One of my favorite topics. If you can find it, look for a film called "Coast Modern," about how modern architecture was interpreted on the West Coast. The whole indoor-outdoor seamlessness is key. #ParkChat
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
Bernardine
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer Like who would just drive by a giant ball of twine? #ParkChat
Shawninthewild
replying to @TheDetourEffect @TheDetourEffect @t_jh2009 Serious, from what I know about Tim is those last few weeks were the longest few weeks he's spent at home #Parkchat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @Shawninthewild @OhioStateParks Now that’s great and refreshing perspective. #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
cairochris
replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild Find a different place to explore - or a different person to explore it with. I do a lot of stuff on my own, but sharing an experience with the right person can be powerful emotionally too, and make you see a place in ways you didn’t expect or hadn’t before. #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
Stars252525
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1 Family, friends, and pets first. Been out shopping today for my mom's new assisted living space. National park sites and wildlife are very important to me too though. #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
WildWithinHer
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine Exactly. Who could possibly resist that? Or the world's largest airplane-on-a-stick? I mean, really. #ParkChat
TheDetourEffect
Love this #ParkChat answer about how to keep excited about the outdoors: https://t.co/hp4RSK42Fa
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
Shawninthewild
replying to @last_adventurer @last_adventurer @billbrokob @bushwhackingfoo @59NationalParks @Wild_Tribute @beckyjlomax @tthrash @RoadTripsCoffee @ParksandPoints @naturetechfam @WildWithinHer @theRangerLife @MissouriHowell @Cbink_11 *in walks THE last adventurer. (Highlander theme song plays) #Parkchat
Shawninthewild
RT @Todd_the_Hiker: @Shawninthewild A2. I'd guess we've hiked this particular stretch of trail at nearby #CaesarCreek @OhioStateParks 50+ t…
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
Shawninthewild
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @OhioStateParks I want to formally say I HAVE MISSED YOUR PHOTOS! #Parkchat
t_jh2009
replying to @TheDetourEffect @TheDetourEffect @Shawninthewild Thanks, I'm going to Lake Tahoe on Saturday and will be there for the entire week. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
Q4. How do you balance what adventure in our Parks may or may not be too extreme for your ability or liking? Any stories from learning the hard way? #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!
billbrokob
replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild @last_adventurer @bushwhackingfoo @59NationalParks @Wild_Tribute @beckyjlomax @tthrash @RoadTripsCoffee @ParksandPoints @naturetechfam @WildWithinHer @theRangerLife @MissouriHowell @Cbink_11 #NinjasOfTwitter #ParkChat
RCGibby73
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl @59NationalParks Yes! Being aware of the unknown will help from being disappointed and to enjoy the moment. #ParkChat
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
Stars252525
replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A2 Love to find new places to see. New spots in old favorites too. Old favorites keep me happy too though, honestly. #ParkChat
Shawninthewild
replying to @cairochris @cairochris That's a great point, exploring with adventure friends vs my wife or daughter are VERY different but amazing experiences #Parkchat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @InnerCompass @InnerCompass @59NationalParks But it’s all about options right? And reasons for return. #ParkChat
Shawninthewild
RT @Wild_Tribute: Q4. How do you balance what adventure in our Parks may or may not be too extreme for your ability or liking? Any stories…
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @Shawninthewild @OhioStateParks Thanks! It is nice to be here. Life has been a bit busy with a few curves thrown in to make it interesting lately! #ParkChat
coasthikergirl
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @unconpeace That sounds interesting! I’ll have a look for it too #parkchat
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild @OhioStateParks Thank you, sir! #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
last_adventurer
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1. Protecting public lands and educating the public is numero uno. Food is number two. Ummm I guess that makes you lot priority 42. #parkchat
KerriAnnHale
RT @Todd_the_Hiker: @Shawninthewild A2. I'd guess we've hiked this particular stretch of trail at nearby #CaesarCreek @OhioStateParks 50+ t…
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