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A10. We tell our friends about it, and share our trips and stories through our blog articles. Many people never consider parks as 'somewhere to go', so we like to remind them of all the many things parks, and other outdoor locations, have to offer. To get folks out there! 😀
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A9. We try to visit as many new parks as we can, but one park we always return to is Lassen NP. Its a beautiful & easy 4 hr drive away, and not as busy as more popular parks like Yosemite. There is so much else to do around the area (outside the park), that we always have new things to see!#parkchat

A7. Spotting any wildlife can make a park visit memorable. Our trip to Glacier NP was by far the best trip for that. Bears, longhorn sheep, and white mountain goats with their little babies were practically around every corner. But it was the goat families that always stole the show. #parkchat

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Yaay! Go Becky!! @beckyjlomax.bsky.social #parkchat

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Thank you, @witheachmile.com! That was a great #parkchat!

A11. Anything regarding resent bigfoot sightings in the area.😁
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A9: "How much viewers can trust what they see" or "how much viewers will be inspired to visit a place or entertained"? IMHO, there's time & place for everything, including AI. Apple+ "Prehistoric Planet" photorealistic CGI comes to mind. #parkchat

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😄Thats a good trick! But then you cant hear em' comin! 😬

A6. I dont think theres ever been a night spent in a tent where you didn't hear 'something' stirring about or twigs snapping, it goes with the territory. Its the grunts & snorts that get scary. Once you hear that, theres not much hope of falling back to sleep. 😳
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A2. We feel it's a balance of the two. Sure it's good to have the tech/means to see this stuff in real time before a trip. But also use our basic intuition and good judgement. Weather conditions can turn on a dime, and if you know what to look for, you can act accordingly.👀😎😎#parkchat

A1. We (I) google the area before hand, mostly to get a birds-eye of where trails/roads are. I often go a step further and go to street view and check out land marks, see what camp sites and trail areas look like etc. Its kind of a spoiler, but Im usually driving, so I need to this stuff. 😁#parkchat

Totally!!!!

❤️ the bay area!

Same!!! ❤️

Thirded after @camarowrx.bsky.social! :-) Thank you @59nationalparks.bsky.social & @naturetechfam.bsky.social . Fabulous Qs!!! Always looking forward to the #parkchat!

Thank you @59nationalparks.bsky.social and @naturetechfam.bsky.social for pulling tonight together for us. Loved it. You two are the best and I can't thank you enough for all you do to keep #parkchat rocking and rolling!

@naturetechfam.bsky.social and I really appreciate everyone that appreciated in #ParkChat tonight. If you get caught up in the massive snow and ice storm this weekend please be safe while simultaneously sharing a pic or two.

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A12: If you're coming to the SF Bay Area for the Superbowl or other event, we got a guide for you :-) Unhinged & unfiltered, but straight from the heart :-))) Next installment on our parks!! #parkchat
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Q12 #ParkChat Surely someone has a question, announcement, deep thought or short story?

Including us! Lovely photo!!! #parkchat

A9 Love hiking on 01/01 -- we did it at county & state parks before. Spoiled in the SF Bay Area :-) -- we have lots of options #parkchat

Q9 #ParkChat National Parks are a great place to begin your new year's resolution of enjoying the health benefits of parks. Have you ever done such a hike on January 1st, especially at a NP? Describe it please.

Same here! 1st day hikes at State or local parks! #parkchat

A4. Yosemite after fresh snow #parkchat

Wow!!!

We hope so! And... when the timing is right... the crowds come as well. #parkchat

A8: Like @blackhillsparks.bsky.social said -- Galapagos. BUT Antarctica is a lifelong dream. Have been trying to find ways, even applied for Polar Steam program last year, but didnt get in :-) #parkchat