Balance in the Outdoors
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tthrash
replying to @tthrash @Wild_Tribute ...T\the?...that's what I get for fussing with the capitalization after the colon. #parkchat
t_jh2009
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @Shawninthewild No kidding, the fear of the unknown does strange things to one's mind also. #ParkChat
cairochris
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute I tend to push myself at times to test where my limit is, account for medical factors, and then use those parameters as boundaries. Also work in personal preference. #ParkChat
coasthikergirl
replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A5 #parkchat The experience is always different! Maybe the weather or light has changed, or it’s a different season. The familiarity also keeps me going back.
Shawninthewild
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob @Wild_Tribute Sounds like you aren't a stranger to this. #Parkchat
Wild_Tribute
RT @Shawninthewild: Q5 – You’ve been to this spot a million times and you still return again and again, what keeps it new for you and is th…
bushwhackingfoo
replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A5: If I've been there often, then it is almost like an old friend that I'm catching up with. How could that not be fun?!? #ParkChat
Bernardine
replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A5 It's more the familiarity. Like going to visit an old friend. I have trails I'll do several times a year, tho usually in different seasons. #ParkChat
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @Shawninthewild A4. To most people our idea of a fun vacation...backpacking 42 miles across @PicturedRocksNL...is extreme, but if you know your limits, plan accordingly, and prepare properly you'll be fine! #ParkChat
EPCOTExplorer
replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild @Wild_Tribute I’ve often wondered how I do this- my wanderlust is rarely quiet. I always want to be “out there” and understanding more. I rarely have to push myself to want to go see something new or weird or beautiful or far away. #FindYourPark #ParkChat
ThatOutdoorGuy
A5. Love. We keep going back because we love some aspect of the spot. Its mystery, its grandeur, its stillness, its connection with our Creator.
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Stars252525
replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A5 I like to watch for wildlife and see beautiful views. Old favorite spots always work for me. #ParkChat
unconpeace Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @Shawninthewild Yes, all too familiar with that feeling! #ParkChat
cairochris
replying to @cairochris @Wild_Tribute For example, I’m not going to do an R3 in a day. Too fast paced, not enjoyable for me. You run by so many interesting things at that speed. And takes away too much sleep, which I know I need. But I’ll do 10-15 mi/day. #ParkChat
billbrokob
replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild @Wild_Tribute I try to limit the truly crazy stuff to solo trips #ParkChat But I am interviewing lunatic sidekicks
akkingon
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @Shawninthewild A4: Know your limits: Be flexible and open to different options. #ParkChat
RCGibby73
replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A5: Because something is alway different. The wildlife, the weather, the foliage etc. And each time I leave feeling refreshed and ready for “real life” again #ParkChat
TheDetourEffect
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @Shawninthewild A4 #ParkChat If overall it feels like it would just be more anxiety-producing than fun, I don’t do it. Like I know all levels of hikers do Angels Landing but I really have no desire, I’d prob give myself a panic attack on that chain part 😬
WildWithinHer
A5. Returning a place over and over gives me a sense of ownership. I know the curves in the trail, where that giant tree is, and the big rock to stop for a snack. And I love that every time it will be different. #ParkChat
Backpackjohn1
RT @akkingon: @Wild_Tribute @Shawninthewild A4: Know your limits: Be flexible and open to different options. #ParkChat https://t.co/1nKoBE6…
t_jh2009
replying to @TheDetourEffect @TheDetourEffect @Shawninthewild I'm hoping to take a few nature walks, visit a historic site and rest on the beach. #ParkChat
tthrash
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine @Wild_Tribute Immediately followed by coffee refills. #parkchat
Shawninthewild
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob @Wild_Tribute Ahhh those "Don't tell mom" situations. So much fun #Parkchat
naturetechfam
replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild #parkchat A5 a couple million acres of wilderness and hundreds of unpredictable wild animals does it for us @YellowstoneNPS.
OutdoorAdv360
A5: reliving a perfect moment or view is what makes memories worth making! #ParkChat
coasthikergirl
replying to @TheDetourEffect @TheDetourEffect @Wild_Tribute @Shawninthewild It’s so important to be aware of your triggers and reactions when put in uncomfortable situations! #parkchat
Shawninthewild
replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 That looks like a GREAT spot to hang a hammock and rest for a while #Parkchat
EPCOTExplorer
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Wild_Tribute I usually plan for everything all at once- the “stops along the way” are accounted for and part of it. Though, if I can push a few more units into the itinerary, why not? That’s how I’ll manage to see Golden Spike, in aug. It’s part of a wider Rocky trip. #FindYourPark #ParkChat
InnerCompass
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones @Wild_Tribute We've done something similar. For us, travel is a need, not a want. It's taken some adjusting, but it has also given me great opportunities like this #professionalgapyear. #parkchat
billbrokob
replying to @TheDetourEffect @TheDetourEffect @t_jh2009 @Shawninthewild Take Pictures :-) #ParkChat
KerriAnnHale
replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A5: I often love to discover new places, however, if the scenery and atmosphere is just right it'll keep me coming back for more. It'll never get old. #ParkChat
tthrash
replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A6--I'm not sure the places I revisit frequently need to be kept new for me. But there is something reassuring about the familiarity. #parkchat
DonNadeau
replying to @e_terren @e_terren @Shawninthewild "How could anyone be bored with all this to explore," indeed. #ParkChat
Shawninthewild
replying to @tthrash @tthrash @Bernardine @Wild_Tribute and copious amounts of snacks for fuel #Parkchat
Bernardine
Twitter just slipped an ad for Godzilla in my feed. Reading the audience much? @last_adventurer #parkchat
cairochris
replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild I’m not the best at keeping a place fresh, but seeing it with a different person, again, that’s a way to do it. Seeing it through another’s eyes gives a new perspective you don’t get on your own. And recognizing subtle differences - like the effect of light & clouds. #ParkChat
59NationalParks
Q6 #ParkChat We all know the advice. Put your phones down and enjoy nature more. Seek the solitude, not the signal. How do you balance your desire to immerse yourself in the outdoors along with seeking the fun of sharing your experience with others in social media?
EverybodysNPs
replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild A2: I love being outside and try to get out once everyday even if it’s brief. I love the water, trees, birds. unfortunately we have a severe tick problem where we live. #ParkChat
Shawninthewild
replying to @tthrash @tthrash It's like a family member or lifelong friend. You just know it. #Parkchat
Shawninthewild
RT @59NationalParks: Q6 #ParkChat We all know the advice. Put your phones down and enjoy nature more. Seek the solitude, not the signal. Ho…
Wild_Tribute
replying to @OutdoorAdv360 @OutdoorAdv360 Leveraging IG and AllTrails for recent trip reviews or photos can help tremendously as well in gauging conditions #ParkChat
EPCOTExplorer
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute In 2017 I pushed myself to see 10 units in two weeks. All PNW. Rainier, Olympic, Oregon Caves, Crater Lake, Redwood, etc. it was amazing but I was worn out by the end of it. I guess that was a learning experience. 😂 #FindYourPark #ParkChat
RCGibby73
replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild More like sit on the edge of the bank from that spot, but yes, relax indeed. #ParkChat
Shawninthewild
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A6: Forget your battery charger and let your phone die. #Parkchat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @EPCOTExplorer @EPCOTExplorer @Shawninthewild Stay thirst my friend #ParkChat