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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 4d

A11) Anything that harms LNT and teaches poor behaviors for people/habituated behaviors for animals should be discontinued… Those are all great examples! #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 4d

A10) Nothing more than a few minutes! #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 4d

A9) No wildlife restoration, more plants/trees. Those go well! #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 4d

A8) Just in awe of the power of fire in RMNP. I know it’s part of a healthy ecosystem but still sad to see #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 4d

A7) Taking notes here! I have only ever watched some sunset ones and the bear cams! #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 4d

A6) A view (or views) are a big one- I also love the feeling of goals, so any trail that is part of a larger system that I can check off is a plus! #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 4d

A5) Those darned raccoons and skunks! Fiesty! Never frightened, more annoyed #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 4d

A4) Absolutely! It is history and should be preserved for everyone to experience! #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 4d

A3) Not a NP, but Copper Falls in Copper Falls SP in Wisconsin is one of my faves- a gorgeous park! #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 4d

A2) RMNPs lakes are alright I think? 😀 #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 4d

A1) Waking up early! Doing more challenging hikes helps too #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 4d

Checking in from Wisconsin, bummed my Brewers lost tonight #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 11d

A11) LNT! Volunteering within the parks helps too! #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 11d

A wonderful chat- thank you!! #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 11d

A10) As already mentioned, climate change- I assume humans also do not help #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 11d

A9) The minerals! I did not know Route 66 went through it- even more reason to visit! #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 11d

A8) I will guess C! #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 11d

A7) I believe they are call petroglyphs- they can mean all sorts of things! They often tell stories #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 11d

Sorry- I was just being silly😁 I had never seen that rock before- it is so cool! #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 11d

A6) Great question… I have no idea… I’ll say C? Is John Muir too easy of an answer? #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 11d

A5) Stone?? That looks like a heart! Is it marble? Many different types of rock but anything in Badlands and @blackhillsparks.bsky.social is my favorite! #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 11d

A4) I remember being shocked at the answer, so I will say D! A fabulous park! #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 11d

A3) This is double Arch, Delicate Arch is on the license plate- both are fantastic! I was going to be silly and say Gateway Arch, but the stone part ruined my plans, so I will join the club and say Canyonlands! #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 11d

A2) The Smokies were quite dense with trees and it was gorgeous! RMNP as well. So much fun to be in a forest! #ParkChat

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EJ @ejtemme.bsky.social · 11d

A1) Cheating by copying other answers, but to me, have the say both! The perfect answer is parks that have both within the same park! #ParkChat

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