That was incredible! A lot of fun to watch, with some crazy, sensational and gutsy plays. Best World Series I can remember in a long time. Congrats to the Dodgers and their fans.

Burl Ives, The Ventures and Johnny Cash all did fine versions of "Ghost Riders in the Sky", but the Outlaws might be my favorite one...

Q10. Halloween candy, pumpkin spice this or that. And pies! Connect any NP site to seasonal food or beverage. #parkchat

Q9. Howling and growling creatures. Wolves, coyotes, bear, mountain lions—Share a story or picture of an encounter with one of these critters. The scarier—but not too scary—the better… #parkchat

Q8. Caves are dark with some very tight spaces. I got a demo of the total darkness in Jewel Cave NP. That didn’t bother me. But, the thought of squeezing into a really tight crevice or passageway does. Who has or would brave cavern areas beyond the main chambers? #parkchat

Q7. Did you really think there wouldn’t be a cave question or two? I mean, come on, that would be batty. How many of the caves/cavern sites have you been to? Any on your bucket list? Bonus points for bat pictures. #parkchat

Q6. Many of the National Historic sites feature very old buildings and homes. Tell us about a visit to one of these sites with squeaky floors or that in some way gave you the creeps. #parkchat

Q5. No doubt, some of the Civil War battlefield sites feel haunted. Do any stand out to you more than any others? #parkchat

Q4. Let’s go the other way: you’re on a trail. It’s cold; light is becoming scarce; you might be in trouble. Which #parkchat regular would you want by your side?

Q3. Which #ParkChat regular--old or new--do you think would be most scary to encounter on the trail?

Q2. You’re in your tent in a campground in one of our parks. It’s the middle of the night. There’s a full moon. You hear a branch snap, a twig break, or something crackling. Do you roll over and go back to sleep or do you investigate? #ParkChat

Q1 #ParkChat What is your favorite holiday, and why is it Halloween? But seriously, do you enjoy Halloween, or would you rather skip over and get to the two bigger year-end holidays instead? Do you make park visits part of any year-end holidays? @59nationalparks.bsky.social @tthrash.bsky.social

Welcome, #ParkChat. There's so much going on out there right now of course, but hope we can create a diversion for the next hour. And, if you're watching baseball, enjoy the game too. Anyway, Halloween is almost here, so let's go!

Road trip idea for 2026: Three MiLB venues, one NHL rink, and two NPS sites. I think I can, I think I can...

This year @tthrash.bsky.social carry’s on one of #ParkChat’s many traditions when he presents “Spooky Chat”. I’m hoping we have a few surprises but no bumps guaranteed. Costumes encouraged. Please join us. #Halloween

To root for the team that knocked us out this year, or the team that knocked us out last year. That is the question. May the best team win. 😂⚾

I updated the firmware in my DSLR. I can't say that I hate all of the lens ads Canon is now feeding me. But, I. MUST. BEHAVE.

The NY Giants: if we're not losing games on really long FGs, we're losing them on our missed PATs. Unreal...

My list of 10 cities I haven't been to but probably should have 1. Calgary 2. Edmonton 3. Quebec City 4. Mexico City 5. Tokyo 6. Marrakesh 7. Helsinki 8. Rome 9. Sydney 10. Christchurch

Crazy play in this NLCS just now. Wow.

Pre-sunset glow thrown back to the east across Lake Superior two weeks ago from our campsite. Isle Royale National Park #nationalparks #islands #isleRoyale #Michigan #parkchat #camping #sunsets

1977 and 1978 were the first two seasons where I took a break from buying packs of baseball cards. In 1979, I came to my senses, and these are my first Blue Jays and Mariners cards... @sabrbbcards.bsky.social

Like I've said before, I just need any of my teams--NYY, NYG, NYR, NYK--to keep me interested until the next of them are playing. Sure, I'd have liked for the Yankees to go deeper into October, but the Giants finally beating Philly does help. Add that to the Rangers shutout yesterday? I'm good. 😁

Thanks for having me on, @thedadhat216.bsky.social ! Had a fun time talking baseball...

Welp, I did fear the Yankees got hot too soon, that the great late September play wouldn't last through October. But this is a letdown for sure...

Quote post a pic of a National Park. A great egret as seen from a boardwalk trail in Everglades National Park.

I was just doing this (with my phone in pocket the whole time other than a peek or two at the time), and now it's a suggested article from Google?! search.app/XSPhE

Cam!!! #NYY

A heart attack just claimed one of my childhood friends. One of the kids who grew up just around the corner from me, and one of the friends with whom I played softball well into our 30s. RIP, Ed. 😔

Hey there #parkchat friends! I'm looking forward to hosting tonight's chat where we'll share tips/tricks/and strategies that help find and deal with the unexpected and surprising opportunities that make our parks incredible places to visit. You won't want to miss it!

I still get a headache reading this... 😂

I spent a few hours at nearby Washington's Crossing SHS just off the Hudson. It could be close to 10 years since I was here. Nice day exploring inside and out on the grounds there.

Ah! böwakawa poussé, poussé

It sure feels that way...

I repost this every few years on Sept 11, and I think it's my first time sharing on BlueSky & Threads. tthrash.blogspot.com/2011/09/i-re...

Just learned that a HS classmate died following a number of yellow jackets bites and going into Anaphylactic Shock. So sad. I've had a few yellow jacket incidents in recent years and am on my second EpiPen. Those bites sting, but they can be far more serious than the nuisance pain.

As a lifelong NYY/NYG/NYR/NYK fan, I really just need one of those teams to be doing well or keeping me interested. The Yankees taking 2 of 3 from the Astros and then the Blue Jays are helping me not to be too discouraged by the Giants touchdown-less performance...

Everything gets possible with teamwork. 💙 We marked the milestone of 80K+ LinkedIn followers with smiles, gratitude, and team spirit. Here’s to many more together! 🚀 #Aptara #LinkedInFollowers #Teamwork #80K

This map from my friends at @aviewfrommyseat.com shows where I've seen a sporting event since 2011ish. I do like how it has filled in, but kind of want to sneak my earlier visits to Lambeau, the Superdome and LP Stadium (Nashville) on here. 😂

Don't Come Around Here No More.

I do sense a road trip developing next year...

It. Is. Here... www.mlb.com/news/mlb-202...

This week #ParkChat welcomes the exceptional @pamportland.org as our special guest host. She’ll be admitting that she’s “Not Quite an Expert” as her topic. I’m not quite sure what to make of this so please join me on Wednesday at 9 PM and we’ll figure it out. @naturetechfam.bsky.social

Hmm, I was there when Kevin Maas & Jesse Barfield hit what they said were the first back-to-back, upper-deck shots to both the right & left outfield seats at Yankee Stadium. Was it the first homer I saw live? Probably not, but they're the first I remember seeing...and just very cool to see

A pair of OTD ballpark throwbacks, with the Tides back in 2018 (top) and the Rumble Ponies in 2022 (bottom).

This Wednesday at 9 PM ET #ParkChat Hall of Famer @gibby73.bsky.social urges us to “Take Our Best Shot”. In case you are a bit confused I’d urge you to have your photographs ready. FYI Chris is one of the best photogs on the app! You’ll see. @naturetechfam.bsky.social

Hosting #ParkChat tonight and I am HYPED! #FindYourPark #allpubliclandsmatter

My team really does run the bases like a bunch of drunks... ...and, yeah, I know that's not particularly controversial, but it is worth emphasizing.

Let’s get “Out of our Element” on #ParkChat this week with our special guest host @onwardandupward.bsky.social on Wednesday 9 PM ET. I’m not exactly sure what this will entail but I’m 100% that you’ll enjoy this chat. Join us. @naturetechfam.bsky.social @camarowrx.bsky.social @tthrash.bsky.social

What awful baserunning by the Yankees! It was bad last year, and it seems to have gotten worse this year. Caught off first base on a very shallow pop up to the second baseman?!?! So amateurish. And I'm a lifelong fan.