Parks and Points

Great article! Which parks have you found particularly peaceful? travelandleisure.com/gates-of-the-a…

@naturetechfam @59NationalParks A11) We're looking forward to more shared adventures, exploration, and learning in both established and new parks! #parkchat

@59NationalParks We'd love to do an official #ParkChat meet-up in 2025!

Q10 #ParkChat Looking back at 2024 did you meet up with anyone from the chat? Who would you really enjoy meeting for the first time in 2025 from the chat?

@obligatraveler Totally worth it, please do! #parkchat . We think it's still up on Google though, as a virtual tour, fwiw.

#ParkChat A9) Wished we knew how quickly the tickets to visit Theodore Roosevelt's House in New York sell out, but a great reason to visit again

@daavetv @e_terren @ocparkbuilder Very worthy! #Parkchat

@e_terren @ocparkbuilder No new national parks. But, a few state and local parks in Utah. From Goblin Valley State Park. #parkchat

@ocparkbuilder @kristarsha Totally! Same. #parkchat

Q9. Looking back on your visits to NPS sites this past year, is there anything you would have done differently?  (e.g.  visit at a different time of year, skipped a certain trail, done more research, stayed longer) #parkchat

@kristarsha A9) Well, from last weekend, we'd head to a better sunset site in Death Valley.... [too soon, too soon] #ParkChat

@tthrash A8) By helping create a community of united interest, that allows for sharing and inspiring posts and information! #ParkChat

@RCGibby73 @exploreorg That park is also kind of an adult sleep-away camp, in a good way! Such a great vibe from the other campers and those staying in the lodging. The rangers are also A+ #ParkChat

A6: The Bear Cams from @exploreorg are a great way to get that National Park vibe live as it's happening. Plus I watch a ton of YouTube content from various creators #ParkChat

@ocparkbuilder @ChinoHillsSP Thankfully there were other sites. The mixed up date is one of those nightmares! #parkchat

Q5) What was a fun, silly, or unexpected moment for you in the parks in 2024? (or since #Parkchat started 10 years ago!)

@59NationalParks Yeah, I think so....

Do we have a glitch? #ParkChat

@ej_temme Good on you! (as the Aussies say!) #ParkChat

@ParksandPoints A5) Our tent trying to make a run for it after a heckuva storm was something! Had a nice campsite neighbor keeping an eye on it for us… I rewarded him with a Wisconsin beer 😄 #ParkChat

@obligatraveler Awesome!!! #parkchat

#ParkChat A 5) Redwoods-meeting Bigfoot

@jacksonscafe Nice crab! #parkchat

a5 a guy from boston who was clearly not having a great time, telling me at a olympic beach trailhead not to bother, because he didn't see any "staaafish." yeah...i hiked it anyway. no staaafish, but some other nice things to see anyway. 😉#parkchat

A5) Having a laugh with the rangers during their talks! #ParkChat (in a blind item, we wonder what happened to Ranger *xxx* in training, that "If they wake up they might be able to answer some of these questions."

@tthrash A4) This old bird, at Gulf Islands National Seashore about this time last year #ParkChat

@RCGibby73 @tthrash Fantastic images! #parkchat

@tthrash A3: Peace, serenity, clarity, connection and renewal. #ParkChat

@59NationalParks @tthrash Very interesting! We've also had a different outlook since then. #ParkChat

@tthrash A new purpose in so many ways. I’d say I have a more spiritual outlook on life now. #ParkChat

@tthrash A3) Happiness! #ParkChat