Natalie

That is incredible! We've only done Grand Canyon once, but I'd love to go back! #parkchat

That's a spring break that I can get behind! How was the weather that time of the year in Grand Canyon? #parkchat

Thank you so much! I had a blast! :)

Yes! There is something so special about those quiet moments on the trail and in the NPs that we just haven't been able to duplicate anywhere else on our travels. #parkchat

Loved it! Thank you so much for chatting with me! #parkchat

I had a blast, and I am ready to visit a bunch of new NPS sites for every spring break going forward (and Nebraska!). #parkchat

Thanks so much! The former professor in me really loved organizing all of the questions and getting them all timed out. And doing a lot of typing. :) #parkchat

Thanks for a great #parkchat tonight, everyone! Mark your calendars for next week’s chat at 9 PM.

Those are all incredible! I am obsessed with owls, so I would've loved to see the owlets! #parkchat

Those are gorgeous! I would love to visit Shawnee NF to check it out! #parkchat

Historic accommodations with a bonus stream fording?! Say no more!! #parkchat

Thank you so much! I'm ready to host again whenever y'all are ready! :) #parkchat

Hahaha I cannot imagine what Death Valley would be like in the summer! My 9 year old is obsessed with world records, so he wants to go when it is really, really hot to see the temps, but I think we can probably just read about that and go a different time. #parkchat

Q12: Finally, if you were convincing a friend or your family members to try a spring national park trip instead of a traditional beach retreat, what would your pitch be? #parkchat

Q11: Have you ever visited the same national park in spring and another season? What felt completely different between the two visits? #parkchat

Thank you! My husband's been asking to go to Nebraska for years (I have no idea why, but he must be onto something!). Time to actually plan that trip, I think! #parkchat

Had a great time chatting with you! #parkchat

So cute!!

We love spotting a cute turtle or two on our travels! We don't have the best luck with wildlife spotting, so we tend to get overexcited about seeing anything. 😂 #parkchat

Looks like I need to plan another trip now! If I'd known what was off of the interstate, I wouldn't have blasted through Nebraska! #parkchat

Those are both gorgeous! We've driven parts of the BRP, but I don't recall ever going in the spring. Definitely need to change that! #parkchat

That color is otherworldly! WOW. #parkchat

Q10: What are some unique opportunities (hikes, programs, experiences, etc.) that you can ONLY have in the national parks in the spring time? #parkchat

I kind of asked this question for selfish reasons as I want to take my kids to an NP or two for next spring break! 😂 #parkchat

Oh, my gosh! Baby bison! What an incredible capture. #parkchat

Did you just luck up and see them or did you go out purposefully to find bears? #parkchat

I was blown away by how incredible New Mexico was. Adding the Pecos Wilderness to our next visit! #parkchat

Having only driven straight through the state once, I had no idea that Nebraska looked like that. GORGEOUS! #parkchat

High Point is so pretty! We love exploring NC for short trips! #parkchat

Hahaha that's behavior I can totally get behind! #parkchat