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Husband & Wife Team from the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. Local CA & Global travel bloggers.

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A9. $, $, and more $, along with the wisdom to spend the money.
Perhaps the most essential thing would be the combined voices of the people of this nation demanding our parks be treated as a priority.
#ParkChat
December 4, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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9. The national park idea was born in the United States. As we approach our 250th anniversary, what is one idea thing you’d like to see happen in the parks right away to improve them? #ParkChat
December 4, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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The obvious answer to this question is "wherever you're working in 2026, Todd," but you're all failing this very easy test.
December 4, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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8. If you could take a foreign visitor to just one park or preserved place in 2026 that is quintessentially American to you, where would it be and why? #ParkChat
December 4, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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7. Do you plan to ring in the New Year 2026 anywhere special that will get you in the America 250 mindset for the rest of the year? #ParkChat
December 4, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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6. People naturally think of presidents when they think of patriotism and major events like America 250. Which president doesn’t have a national historic site but should, in your opinion? Why? #ParkChat
December 4, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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A4 Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Marin Headlands. #parkchat
December 4, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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5. Are there any currently undesignated places out there you think should be set aside as parks or preserved areas during 2026? #ParkChat
December 4, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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A3 #parkchat Any Indigenous story deserves to be heard (lest we lose sight of that).
December 4, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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4. Where do you think would be the perfect spot to watch fireworks on July 4, 2026? #ParkChat
December 4, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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Without giving too much away, I can confirm that this #ParkChat will be mind-blowingly good.

Please join in at 9 pm EST this Wednesday, Dec. 3! The #ParkChat folks are awesome, friendly, and welcoming to all who love parks, history, nature, travel, etc. A good time will be had by all!
I’ve learned that @btarrington.bsky.social will be looking at “America 250” for his topic on Wednesday. The fireworks begin at 9 PM ET #ParkChat @naturetechfam.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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3. What little-known stories have you seen in parks or on any of your travels that you think deserve more attention during America 250? #ParkChat
December 4, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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2. Do you remember the American Bicentennial in 1976? If so, was there anything specific you liked about that commemoration that you’d like to see done again? #ParkChat
December 4, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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Welcome to a special “America 250” edition of #ParkChat featuring @btarrington.bsky.special. Wow! It’s great to be alive, huh? Please let Dr. Arrington know where you’re at as you join in tonight. @naturetechfam.bsky.special
December 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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First #ParkChat question of the night coming in just two minutes! Welcome everyone, and thanks for having me back!
December 4, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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Good morning friends a pre-dawn #sunrise picture from Glacier National Park

#artyear #nationalparks #parkchat #eastcoastkin #scape #landscape
December 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Please show your gratitude to @myhikes.org for guesting #ParkChat tonight. Great job my friend. I can tell the you are our kind of people! 😀
November 6, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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A7 Hiking in Chiricahua was amazing...so few people in February last winter when we were there. We strung together a bunch of little trails into one long loop. Sorry, can't remember the trail names right now. #parkchat
November 6, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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Q7 #ParkChat If you could recommend a “hidden gem” hike or campground that feels peaceful and secluded, where would it be?
November 6, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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I have 490 photo saved of badlands. Here’s a weird one. #ParkChat
November 6, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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A6 #ParkChat TBH, it was my first trip to Badlands NP in 2012. That first overlook, I texted my friend Greg (who I knew had been there before), "Why did you never tell me?" He responded, "You needed to see it yourself."
November 6, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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Q6 #ParkChat Some parks have unique features like caves, dunes, or old-growth trees — what's the most unexpected landscape you've encountered?
November 6, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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a6 the "12 apostles" rock formations of port campbell n.p. australia. beach hiking! #parkchat
November 6, 2025 at 2:34 AM