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replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @WildWithinHer @monicagoesshow @CharlesMcCool @terragalleria @last_adventurer @MissouriHowell @Bernardine @DonNadeau @freckledyranger @stacia_glenn @hkergrrl @InnerCompass @this_is_karley @TUmarkwoods @purpleosh @EverybodysNPs @jrrangersarah @Parkasaur @ParksandPoints @kokuaelli @hksbks @rscottjones @AnneJoLee @EPCOTExplorer Y’all rock! #ParkChat
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute What an opportunity! How can you pass that up!?! Awesome for you - but boy, will we miss you on #ParkChat!
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute Woaaaaah! So exciting/we will miss you! #parkchat
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute Obvious congrats on the big opportunity Ben - of course you want to jump when these rare circumstances present themselves! #parkchat
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute I'm so excited for you! What destinations are on the list? #ParkChat
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Q2 Congratulations on your new adventures, Ben @Wild_Tribute! What are some of your exciting travel destinations? Any bucket list places? #ParkChat
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replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr Barney is here also and booze is too (not pictured) ... sniffin’ out Shemp. #ParkChat
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute A1: Man, that’s awesome! You will be missed but do life! I hope you create so many memories and fantastic adventures. And we will be here when you get back! #ParkChat
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RT @Stars252525: Q2 Congratulations on your new adventures, Ben @Wild_Tribute! What are some of your exciting travel destinations? Any buck…
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@Wild_Tribute The going to the sun road won’t be open till at least the 22nd...not much snow around except @ Logan’s pass where it could snow this weekend
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I'm jumping in while also getting settled here in Pagosa Springs, my View off the porch .... #parkchat
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replying to @Scanachi @Scanachi @WildWithinHer @59NationalParks @monicagoesshow @CharlesMcCool @terragalleria @last_adventurer @MissouriHowell @Bernardine @DonNadeau @freckledyranger @stacia_glenn @hkergrrl @InnerCompass @this_is_karley @TUmarkwoods @purpleosh @EverybodysNPs @jrrangersarah @Parkasaur @ParksandPoints @kokuaelli @hksbks @rscottjones @AnneJoLee @EPCOTExplorer Nice to see you here tonight at #ParkChat! :)
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute Well, appreciate your contributions to this chat, your advice on parks, and having my back on skiing comments. :) #ParkChat
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute So happy for you two! But also sad to see you go. Hopefully you'll continue to tweet your adventures so everyone can follow along! #ParkChat
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RT @Stars252525: Q2 Congratulations on your new adventures, Ben @Wild_Tribute! What are some of your exciting travel destinations? Any buck…
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute Carpe diem! What a great opportunity. #parkchat
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RT @Stars252525: Q2 Congratulations on your new adventures, Ben @Wild_Tribute! What are some of your exciting travel destinations? Any buck…
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replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @WildWithinHer @59NationalParks @monicagoesshow @CharlesMcCool @terragalleria @last_adventurer @MissouriHowell @Bernardine @DonNadeau @freckledyranger @stacia_glenn @hkergrrl @InnerCompass @this_is_karley @TUmarkwoods @purpleosh @EverybodysNPs @jrrangersarah @Parkasaur @ParksandPoints @kokuaelli @hksbks @rscottjones @AnneJoLee @EPCOTExplorer Many thanks! Good to be back! #ParkChat
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute You’ll be missed and wildly supported on your new adventures! #parkchat 😎
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A1 (cont.). Thank you for the kind words and support. Wouldn’t be doing this today if it wasn’t for you all. Big thanks to @59NationalParks for making the effort to ensure I don’t have an “Irish” goodbye #ParkChat
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replying to @e_terren @e_terren @Wild_Tribute Is it carpe annum in this case? I have no clue about Latin, lol. #ParkChat
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replying to @Stars252525 @Stars252525 @Wild_Tribute Awwww this made me oddly emotional ♥️♥️ #ParkChat
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute Travel for 12 months! Wow! Congrats! #ParkChat
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RT @Stars252525: Q2 Congratulations on your new adventures, Ben @Wild_Tribute! What are some of your exciting travel destinations? Any buck…
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute We’ve had a 51 month run my friend. I expect you to be back so we can start another one. I mean, your the best friend I never met. #ParkChat #WildTribute Are you ready to relive those 5+ years now? Hope so because that’s what we are doing for the next hour.
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replying to @Stars252525 @Stars252525 @Wild_Tribute #ParkChat A1 I sure hope the wonderful NPS sites of #southdakota are on your list!
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replying to @AnneJoLee @AnneJoLee Love the mountains peeking over the horizon. Or is it peaking over? #ParkChat
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replying to @AnneJoLee @AnneJoLee That's such a horrible, crowded, overgrown, fantastic, beautiful view and I hate you just a little bit. #ParkChat
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute Cool, I hope you have a great time on your year long travel journey. #ParkChat
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replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Wild_Tribute Bwah hah hah. No, no, it'll be fun. Really! #ParkChat
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replying to @RockyTopSkiBum @RockyTopSkiBum @SouthernerSays @Wild_Tribute @59NationalParks Had it planned but now I'm spending most of the summer in Canmore and Banff areas. With the snow I expect Going to the Sun will open late this year. #parkchat
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replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Wild_Tribute 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ #ParkChat
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RT @Stars252525: Q2 Congratulations on your new adventures, Ben @Wild_Tribute! What are some of your exciting travel destinations? Any buck…
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute What a terrific opportunity! You will be missed. #parkchat
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@misskimmy13 @SouthernerSays @Wild_Tribute @59NationalParks It won’t open till at least 6/22 bc of road construction. It opened late last yr too. I still love that road
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replying to @Stars252525 @Stars252525 @Wild_Tribute A photo of @Stars252525 is one of the rarest things on twitter. #ParkChat
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replying to @Stars252525 @Stars252525 @Wild_Tribute A2) We can only hope that they include some National Parks here and abroad. #ParkChat
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @59NationalParks Irish wants to say goodbye! (@jonathanrirish that is but traveling as usual.) he wishes you well! #parkchat
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A2. We’ll be starting with 7 weeks in Alaska. Our plan is to backpack in each of the 8 National Parks. Unguided (🙏). Followed by the JMT before we head abroad to tackle the world’s best multi-day treks. #ParkChat
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replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Stars252525 @Wild_Tribute I was thinking the same thing when I saw it! #parkchat
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replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Stars252525 @Wild_Tribute Almost as rare as a photo of @Wild_Tribute! #ParkChat
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute Woohoo! No need to tell you but I still will. HAVE SO MUCH FUN! #parkchat
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replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @59NationalParks @Wild_Tribute Nothing embarrassing, I am sure #parkchat
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@Stars252525 @Wild_Tribute Great pic and message.
Also, where can we get that shirt? #parkchat
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replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @59NationalParks Yeah, no Irish exit for you buddy. You’re the man of the hour. #ParkChat
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replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Wild_Tribute Except that's @Stars252525's next door neighbor. 😁 #ParkChat