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National Park lover, baseball, all things outdoors, teacher. Co-founder of #ParkChat
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Today at Wind Cave National Park. #ParkChat
Who can help us with one question on next week’s #ParkChat?
December 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A12 #ParkChat Next week @naturetechfam.bsky.special, several members of the HOF, and I do our year in review. It’s been an interesting one. Please join us.
December 4, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Q12 #ParkChat Who has a question for everyone or anyone on the chat?
December 4, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Please express your gratitude for @btarrington.bsky.social for his participation on #ParkChat tonight and for his dedication to the Parks and all other public lands. We really appreciate you Todd. #ParkChat
December 4, 2025 at 2:57 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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December 4, 2025 at 2:30 AM
How are y’all enjoying the Qs from @btarrington.bsky.social tonight? #ParkChat
December 4, 2025 at 2:27 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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December 4, 2025 at 2:14 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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1. America’s 250th anniversary year is starting in just a month! What parks or other sites are you excited to visit during 2026? #ParkChat
December 4, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Please remember to “Thank a Ranger” over the holiday season. #ParkChat There are few places better to go in December than Dry Tortugas National Park. Thanks to the rangers that preserve this place.
December 4, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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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Hey #ParkChat folks...just a reminder that I am hosting tonight at 9 pm EST! We'll be discussing the big America 250th coming up in 2026.

This is my first time hosting since being inducted into the #ParkChat Hall of Fame! I assume there will be some kind of trophy or similar major award at the end.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:48 PM
@tthrash.bsky.social Somehow I just thought about you. #ParkChat
December 2, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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 3:55 PM
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Looking forward to hosting another great #ParkChat this Wed. night, 12/3! I’ll have a topic by then, I promise.

This will be my first #ParkChat since being enshrined in the ParkChat Hall of Fame. I knew if I publicly begged for it long enough they’d let me in. That works for everyone, doesn’t it?
We are still working on our topic but this week #ParkChat welcomes Hall of Famer @btarrington.bsky.social as our special guest host. I’m certain that Todd will put together a terrific chat. Please join us. @naturetechfam.bsky.social @camarowrx.bsky.social @tthrash.bsky.social @mountainscalling.me
November 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
We are still working on our topic but this week #ParkChat welcomes Hall of Famer @btarrington.bsky.social as our special guest host. I’m certain that Todd will put together a terrific chat. Please join us. @naturetechfam.bsky.social @camarowrx.bsky.social @tthrash.bsky.social @mountainscalling.me
November 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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@coloradodnr.bsky.social Would you like to host our weekly #ParkChat one Wednesday? You can DM me or @59nationalparks.bsky.social with questions!
November 27, 2025 at 1:40 AM
For tomorrow Mrs. 59 made two pumpkin pies, one apple pie, one peach pie, one pecan pie, one coconut cream pie. Yes there’s an army coming by. #ParkChat #PieChat
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November 27, 2025 at 12:37 AM
@scattercushion.bsky.social Hello Amanda. I have been reading your updates today regarding admission charges to the National Parks for international tourists. Well done. I want to invite you to share your knowledge on @bsky.app via #ParkChat. Please let me know if you have any questions.
November 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Today let’s thank the rangers at Great Basin National Park, #Nevada. Remote, dark and beautiful. Let’s thank them for preserving the Park and enhancing the visitor experience. #ParkChat
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Q5: Where in the NPS system are you most thankful to be able to visit and hit the reset button when things just seem a little too much? How has this place improved your mental health? #ParkChat
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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It’s exactly as terrible as it sounds.
November 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM