Shelly and I first came to this #Missouri fish hatchery about 45 years ago during our honeymoon. I’m romantic, huh? #ParkChat @naturetechfam.bsky.social

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@yellowstonenpgeek.bsky.social #parkchat “Next week we’ll be exploring “Wild Words” - words for growing our parkland description vocabulary!” Looks like a great topic to me from a wild wordsmith. Please join us on Wednesday at 9:00 PM ET @naturetechfam.bsky.social @camarowrx.bsky.social

A12 #ParkChat Next week we welcome (again) @yellowstoneparkgeek.bsky.social as our special guest host. You’ll have all week to guess what their topic is.

Please show your appreciation for @pamportland.org for her great work and #ParkChat and for great works in the Parks. Much appreciated.

Q12 #ParkChat Let’s see who has and announcements or questions. Go.

Q10: Gardiner, MT is the year-round access point to Yellowstone. Cody and West Yellowstone (and even Jackson to some extent) support the park during the summers. Give a shout out to a community that serves its NPS site well. #ParkChat

Q8: As was the case when the battles were happening, many NPS battlefields are entwined with their nearby communities. Have you seen an NPS pay tribute to these places, in the park or in the towns themselves, recognizing the community for its relationship to the site? #ParkChat

Who is enjoying the #ParkChat presentation from @pamportland.org?

Q6: Consider Glacier Bay NP. Most people visit by cruise ship. Floating cities bring the bulk of visitors. NPS staff board these vessels imparting their knowledge to people who might never set foot in the site. Does this relationship reduce visitation to the site itself or boost awareness? #ParkChat

Q4: What’s a NPS site you’ve visited that doesn’t have the advantage of a nearby shoulder community? How would a nearby community boost (or hinder) the site if there was one? #ParkChat

Q3: Some communities are a jumping-off points for NPS locations. Take Ventura, CA where people can board charters to the Channel Islands NP. What other NPS sites have you visited that rely entirely on its community as the doorway to visiting and exploring an NPS site? #ParkChat

Q2: Denver provides easy access to Rocky Mountain NP. Not just roads, but an airport, amenities, and additional entertainment options combine to create a vacation destination. What’s your favorite location to explore both the NPS site and the nearby community? #ParkChat

Q1: What is the best perk of having a nearby community supporting a National Park? #ParkChat

@naturetechfam.bsky.social and I are looking for #ParkChat hosts for May. Please let us know if you’re interested.

When people visit a national park, not everyone can stay or eat in the park. We rely heavily on the resources in the shoulder communities. Let’s explore the NPS sites through their nearby neighbors! #ParkChat

@taylorwulf.bsky.social Join us sometime on #ParkChat. We are starting right now. @naturetechfam.bsky.social

Welcome to a special “National Park Communities” edition of #ParkChat featuring @pamportland.org as our special guest host. Pam always does a great job-I’m sure you’ll enjoy tonight’s chat. Who’s ready? @naturetechfam.bsky.social

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Hello and happy Wednesday! It’s #ParkChat night tonight and I get the privilege of guest hosting as we chat about the shoulder communities that support the NPS parks and sites. Come join the conversation!

<@411581439721734145> and I are looking for #ParkChat hosts for May. Please let us know if you’re interested.

This week #ParkChat is back with @pamportland.org as our special guest host. Her topic is “National Park Communities” and elaborates: “We rely heavily on the resources in the shoulder communities. Let’s explore the NPS sites through their nearby neighbors!” Please join us!

Thought y’all would want to see this. #ParkChat www.sfgate.com/national-par...

#ParkChat has decided to cancel our chat tonight. We are rescheduling our 12th Anniversary chat for May 6th. We fully expect to return next week for our regular weekly chat “BREAKING: All major broadcast TV networks will be interrupting their programming to air Trump’s address tonight at 9 PM ET”

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This Wednesday please join @naturetechfam.bsky.social and I as we celebrate the 12th anniversary of #ParkChat. We’ll be looking at #Questing and a few other topics. Please join us.

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A12 #ParkChat Come join @naturetechfam.bsky.social as we celebrate our 12 Anniversary. We’ll be looking at “Questing” and maybe a few other odds and ends. Should be fun.

Q12 #ParkChat Who has an announcement to share?

Please show your gratitude for @scattercushion.bsky.social Great job tonight on #ParkChat and we truly appreciate all you do for the Parks. I saw lots of requests for you to return so we’ll be asking again in the second half of the year. Thanks to much.

Q11 #ParkChat Next week our chat celebrates its 12th Anniversary. Who’s coming to the party? What should we talk about? We have a topic but would change if the family finds an improvement. @naturetechfam.bsky.social

Q6 #ParkChat I recently got to write my first trip report for @sfgate.com when I went to Utahraptor State Park outside Moab. The park will be celebrating its first anniversary in May, and the super told me things are really picking up! What's the newest park you've visited? buff.ly/YJl9EoY

Q4 #ParkChat National Park Week is also part of a wider celebration honoring the United States' 250th anniversary. Events are taking place all across the country, including at many of the historic places where America’s story began. Do you have any plans to attend? www.nps.gov/subjects/nps...

Q3 #ParkChat The DOI recently announced that National Park Week will kick off on Aug 22, in celebration of the 110th birthday of the National Park Service (on Aug 25, when all admissions fees will be waived). I'm curious: How do you think NPS has changed over the last century? buff.ly/Ax5g1fo

Nice to meet y'all, excited to be here talking parks! Q1 #ParkChat My birthday was last weekend, and I went on a beautiful (but hot! 🥵) solo backpacking trip in Canyonlands! What's your favorite birthday memory from the parks?

#ParkChat is looking for our May guest host volunteers. DM me or @naturetechfam.bsky social if you’re interested.

Welcome to a special “Birthdays in the Parks” edition of #ParkChat featuring @scattercushion.bsky.social as our guest host. And no. I’m not going to tell you my age but you may be asked to. Tell us your location as you soon in tonight please.

@scattercushion.bsky.social Is our leader for #ParkChat this week. We are looking forward to her discussion of “Birthdays in the Parks”. BTW yesterday was her birthday! Please join us Wednesday. @naturetechfam.bsky.social

A12 #ParkChat Next week we expect @scattercushion.bsky.social as our special guest host. Everyone is welcome too.

Q12 #ParkChat Who has a question or a story tonight?

Well we got ready, the peeps showed up and we even trended but @bsky.app just had had to go glitchy tonight. Thanks for all of your understanding tonight. I really appreciate your efforts. #ParkChat @naturetechfam.bsky.social We hope to see you next week.

Q11 #ParkChat National Parks Are Overrated. Go to State Parks Instead. State Parks The author has a point. Are state parks better?

Q7 #ParkChat There isn't much nature related stuff to do or see. It tries to be like Branson or Gatlinburg but it's way more grungy/dirty than those two. Hot Springs National Park Ok all. If you’ve been there can you please describe 2-3 good things? outdoors.com/national-par....

Q3 #parkchat Badlands NP: “This is it?” ... "The only thing bad about these lands is entire experience." What were these travelers missing from their visit to this park? Hilariously Awful Reviews Of The US National Park (2020) - National Park Obsessed

Q2 #ParkChat Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: “Paid $20 to get in. Didn’t even get to touch lava...” I sure don't want to touch lava. Have you been to a park with volcanos or thermal features? What did you love/not love about the park? @59nationalparks.bsky.social

Hello #ParkChat The @bsky.app is glitching once again. If anyone sees a solution please let us know. @naturetechfam.bsky.social @tthrash.bsky.social @camarowrx.bsky.social @beckyjlomax.bsky.social

Q1 #ParkChat “Waste of time and nature” Great Smoky Mountains NP How did this patron come to this conclusion at one of the most nature filled places on earth?

Welcome to a special “Not Everyone Loves the Parks” edition of #ParkChat featuring select members of the #ParkChat Hall of Fame. We expect to have some fun tonight and maybe we will learn a thing or two. Who’s ready?

We were at this “convenience store” near Death Valley NP ten years ago today. Take a close look and see what you can find. #ParkChat

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