Karen (always looking for a road trip)
@camarowrx.bsky.social
camping, road trips, hockey, random stuff
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No creepy DMs. I'm married and not interested.
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#EndTheStigma
No creepy DMs. I'm married and not interested.
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Out there is the perfect lap.
Do you see it?
Do you see it?
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This is really good news, I've said since the bridge closed that the towns nearby need their own large local parks to make themselves into more attractive destinations.
Rural communities throughout the state would benefit immensely from more parks.
#parkchat #publiclands #waleg
Rural communities throughout the state would benefit immensely from more parks.
#parkchat #publiclands #waleg
New 139-acre park near Mount Rainier will have trails and possibly campsites
The town is trying to bring an economic boost to its historic downtown after the permanent closure of a major bridge to Mount Rainier.
amp.thenewstribune.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:52 AM
This is really good news, I've said since the bridge closed that the towns nearby need their own large local parks to make themselves into more attractive destinations.
Rural communities throughout the state would benefit immensely from more parks.
#parkchat #publiclands #waleg
Rural communities throughout the state would benefit immensely from more parks.
#parkchat #publiclands #waleg
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The soft mist, the autumn hues contrasted by the evergreens, and the stillness of the water. Ah, the muted beauty of the #PNW.
Take care, everyone 🍂🤝
Take care, everyone 🍂🤝
November 10, 2025 at 12:39 AM
The soft mist, the autumn hues contrasted by the evergreens, and the stillness of the water. Ah, the muted beauty of the #PNW.
Take care, everyone 🍂🤝
Take care, everyone 🍂🤝
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OMG UNMUTE!!!
Testing… video of Sandhill cranes at el Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, USA. Early November 2025. #birds
November 13, 2025 at 3:44 AM
OMG UNMUTE!!!
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Q2: Trains were instrumental in early development of the National Parks. There's still a few railroads that serve national parks, including Grand Canyon Railway, Alaska Railroad and of course Amtrak. Ever ride the rails during a park trip? Or stay in one of the lodges the early RRs built? #parkchat
November 13, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Q2: Trains were instrumental in early development of the National Parks. There's still a few railroads that serve national parks, including Grand Canyon Railway, Alaska Railroad and of course Amtrak. Ever ride the rails during a park trip? Or stay in one of the lodges the early RRs built? #parkchat
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We're putting the final touches on our #ParkChat questions for tonight. Join us at 7pm MT! Then afterwards, it's off to work reopening alongside our NPS and USFS ranger partners.
This video message we were forwarded from former NPS Director Chuck Sams gave us a needed boost.
This video message we were forwarded from former NPS Director Chuck Sams gave us a needed boost.
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
We're putting the final touches on our #ParkChat questions for tonight. Join us at 7pm MT! Then afterwards, it's off to work reopening alongside our NPS and USFS ranger partners.
This video message we were forwarded from former NPS Director Chuck Sams gave us a needed boost.
This video message we were forwarded from former NPS Director Chuck Sams gave us a needed boost.
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Well how about that? 500 followers! This means I’m a mere 999,500 away from my goal of having 1 million followers by the end of 2025. The key to success, folks, is setting realistic goals. Just like me.
So much winning.
So much winning.
November 9, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Well how about that? 500 followers! This means I’m a mere 999,500 away from my goal of having 1 million followers by the end of 2025. The key to success, folks, is setting realistic goals. Just like me.
So much winning.
So much winning.
Just under two hours from now. 😀
Tomorrow at 9 PM ET our good friend @blackhillsparks.bsky.social presents “planes, trains, and automobiles... and ferries, kayaks, mules...' on a moving episode of #ParkChat. Use any means you need to get here. Don’t allow us forge ahead without you @naturetechfam.bsky.social @camarowrx.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Just under two hours from now. 😀
Today!
Tomorrow at 9 PM ET our good friend @blackhillsparks.bsky.social presents “planes, trains, and automobiles... and ferries, kayaks, mules...' on a moving episode of #ParkChat. Use any means you need to get here. Don’t allow us forge ahead without you @naturetechfam.bsky.social @camarowrx.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Today!
These spineless bastards need to go. There is zero way the GOP will negotiate later. We've seen this time and time again over the past few shutdowns. Why is this time any different?
This object capitulation by Schumer and Jefferies was appalling – – and so unnecessary and humiliating because they were winning the battle for public opinion and have the cards to win and save healthcare. I agree: primary any Dem who supports the failed leadership. Do you?
www.indivisible2026.org
www.indivisible2026.org
Democratic leaders have failed us again. It's time to get new leaders.
After yet another capitulation by Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats, it's clear we need new leadership capable of mounting a serious opposition to Trump's authoritarian regime. We're launching our la...
www.indivisible2026.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:35 AM
These spineless bastards need to go. There is zero way the GOP will negotiate later. We've seen this time and time again over the past few shutdowns. Why is this time any different?
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Park friends groups are struggling to keep up. Revenue and donations to assist parks often comes from #park activities that are closed.
Consider adding a donation to xmas gift list.
#parkchat #saveourparks
#nature #economy #yellowstone #parks
www.greenmatters.com/pn/national-...
Consider adding a donation to xmas gift list.
#parkchat #saveourparks
#nature #economy #yellowstone #parks
www.greenmatters.com/pn/national-...
National Park Friends Groups Are Struggling to Help Fund Operations Amid Shutdown – Here's Why
National Park Service is leaning on its partner organizations who are helping but at a cost.
www.greenmatters.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Park friends groups are struggling to keep up. Revenue and donations to assist parks often comes from #park activities that are closed.
Consider adding a donation to xmas gift list.
#parkchat #saveourparks
#nature #economy #yellowstone #parks
www.greenmatters.com/pn/national-...
Consider adding a donation to xmas gift list.
#parkchat #saveourparks
#nature #economy #yellowstone #parks
www.greenmatters.com/pn/national-...
Thank you @myhikes.org! I needed this diversion tonight! #ParkChat
November 6, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Thank you @myhikes.org! I needed this diversion tonight! #ParkChat
In just about 30 minutes, #ParkChat.
I don't know about anyone else, but I need this right now. I need to lose myself in photos of parks, and think about when I will next visit a park.
I don't know about anyone else, but I need this right now. I need to lose myself in photos of parks, and think about when I will next visit a park.
This week #ParkChat welcomes @myhikes.org as our special guest host. He’ll be sharing “Hidden Gems in the Parks”. Please be ready to share yours too. I want to see all of them. 😀 9 PM ET Wednesday as always. @naturetechfam.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 1:34 AM
In just about 30 minutes, #ParkChat.
I don't know about anyone else, but I need this right now. I need to lose myself in photos of parks, and think about when I will next visit a park.
I don't know about anyone else, but I need this right now. I need to lose myself in photos of parks, and think about when I will next visit a park.
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Help spread the holiday spirit by adopting a park ranger!
With the government shutdown and staff reductions, this holiday season will be challenging for those in the green and grey impacted by the current state of affairs.
#nationalparks #parkchat
With the government shutdown and staff reductions, this holiday season will be challenging for those in the green and grey impacted by the current state of affairs.
#nationalparks #parkchat
November 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Help spread the holiday spirit by adopting a park ranger!
With the government shutdown and staff reductions, this holiday season will be challenging for those in the green and grey impacted by the current state of affairs.
#nationalparks #parkchat
With the government shutdown and staff reductions, this holiday season will be challenging for those in the green and grey impacted by the current state of affairs.
#nationalparks #parkchat
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This week #ParkChat welcomes @myhikes.org as our special guest host. He’ll be sharing “Hidden Gems in the Parks”. Please be ready to share yours too. I want to see all of them. 😀 9 PM ET Wednesday as always. @naturetechfam.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 9:07 PM
This week #ParkChat welcomes @myhikes.org as our special guest host. He’ll be sharing “Hidden Gems in the Parks”. Please be ready to share yours too. I want to see all of them. 😀 9 PM ET Wednesday as always. @naturetechfam.bsky.social
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Punch a ref in the face so they know what is an appropriate non-embellished response to getting punched in the face
November 2, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Punch a ref in the face so they know what is an appropriate non-embellished response to getting punched in the face
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November 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I really hate poorly officiated games, especially when they double down on the poor officiating, and cause changes in momentum. At this point, there isn't anything they can do to rectify their mistake and repair the damage. #ALLCAPS
November 1, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I really hate poorly officiated games, especially when they double down on the poor officiating, and cause changes in momentum. At this point, there isn't anything they can do to rectify their mistake and repair the damage. #ALLCAPS
Apropos of nothing, the best student costume I saw today was one of my hockey-playing students who dressed as a blind referee.
November 1, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Apropos of nothing, the best student costume I saw today was one of my hockey-playing students who dressed as a blind referee.
This is incredibly sad. #ParkChat
Future of the NPS:
(great job if your financially self sufficient but like working full time):
#parkchat
Yosemite Opens Full-Time Unpaid Ranger Position, Gets Backlash - Backpacker share.google/hceKjHsvZEX6...
(great job if your financially self sufficient but like working full time):
#parkchat
Yosemite Opens Full-Time Unpaid Ranger Position, Gets Backlash - Backpacker share.google/hceKjHsvZEX6...
Visitors, Former Rangers Speak Out After Yosemite Opens Full-Time Unpaid Position
A new job posting calls for volunteers and asks for 40 hours of work per week.
share.google
October 31, 2025 at 11:14 PM
This is incredibly sad. #ParkChat
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