Melanie S.
@ocparkbuilder.bsky.social
Geographer. Environmentalist. 30x30 Activist. Chronic Illness. National Park Lover. Weekend Camper. Cat Mom.
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A12. Ready for more chit-chat? Wander over to the #ParkChat book club, as we begin one of the lesser-known works of John Muir--Story of My Boyhood and Youth." We meet on Zoom, 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7 pm Central, 5 pm Pacific. Contact @ocparkbuilder.bsky.social for details.
July 23, 2026 at 2:25 AM
A12. Ready for more chit-chat? Wander over to the #ParkChat book club, as we begin one of the lesser-known works of John Muir--Story of My Boyhood and Youth." We meet on Zoom, 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7 pm Central, 5 pm Pacific. Contact @ocparkbuilder.bsky.social for details.
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Q10: The most remote campground on the right side of the country is Lake Richie Canoe Campground, but ya gotta really wanna get there. How remote do you like to get when camping? #ParkChat #ISRO
Inland Lake Paddling Campgrounds - Isle Royale National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Isle Royale National Park
Inland Lake Paddling Campgrounds
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July 9, 2026 at 1:50 AM
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Q9: Of the 20 states without a national park, 16 are east of the Mississippi. What is an eastern NP you visited – or a NPS not-a-park site you visited – that you’d recommend? #ParkChat #AL
Alabama (U.S. National Park Service)
Alabama
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July 9, 2026 at 1:45 AM
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Q8: With 433 designated sites to explore, the NPS site with the highest visitation in 2025 lies on the eastern side of the country, with more than 16.5M visitors. What’s a nature excursion you shared with a lot of others? #ParkChat #BLRI
Blue Ridge Parkway (U.S. National Park Service)
A Blue Ridge Parkway experience is unlike any other: a slow-paced and relaxing drive revealing stunning long-range vistas and close-up views of the rugged mountains and pastoral landscapes of the Appa...
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July 9, 2026 at 1:40 AM
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Q7: What’s the longest NPS trail east of the Mississippi? Hint: It’s more than 2x as long as the Appalachian Trail. (Yes, technically a little is west of the Mississippi, but only bc it doesn’t cross it.) Share picks from a LONG hike (or long for you) that you took. #ParkChat #NOCO
North Country National Scenic Trail (U.S. National Park Service)
Come to the North Country. Trek the hills and valleys. Stand on the shores of lakes & streams from glaciers 10,000 years before. Clear-flowing water, red/gold of autumn, a fairyland of snow, open prai...
www.nps.gov
July 9, 2026 at 1:35 AM
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Q4: The oldest battlefield-related NPS site was transferred from the War Department in 1933. Describe a poignant moment you experienced in a Battlefield, Military Park, National Battlefield, or Battlefield Site. #ParkChat #CHCH
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (U.S. National Park Service)
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July 9, 2026 at 1:20 AM
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Q3: The state with the third most NPS sites is east of the Mississippi. What is a site you have visited there – or want to visit? (Trivia: It also does NOT have a National Park.) #ParkChat #NY
New York (U.S. National Park Service)
New York
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July 9, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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Tonight #ParkChat welcomes @pamportland.org as our special guest host. She’ll be looking at “go East” as our topic. Who is ready? @naturetechfam.bsky.social
July 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Tonight #ParkChat welcomes @pamportland.org as our special guest host. She’ll be looking at “go East” as our topic. Who is ready? @naturetechfam.bsky.social
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Q5: The highest elevation in a National Park – east of the Mississippi – is 6,643 feet. What’s your highest hike or climb? #ParkChat #GRSM
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of it...
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July 9, 2026 at 1:25 AM
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Q6: The smallest site in the NPS is only 0.02 acres in Philadelphia. What’s a teeny, tiny park (NPS or otherwise) that you cherish? #ParkChat #THKO
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the ...
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July 9, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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Q11 #ParkChat Lets have a Sunday chat that will drive some interest and participation. When I enter the upcoming chat on Sunday, interact with me. Like the tweet, repost it, write a few words, post a pic. These help!
June 25, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Q11 #ParkChat Lets have a Sunday chat that will drive some interest and participation. When I enter the upcoming chat on Sunday, interact with me. Like the tweet, repost it, write a few words, post a pic. These help!
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Q8 #ParkChat Are there other social channels or other platforms where you think adding a #ParkChat presence could help build the BSKY community in tandem? Could you commit to volunteer in those spaces? @59nationalparks.bsky.social
June 25, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Q8 #ParkChat Are there other social channels or other platforms where you think adding a #ParkChat presence could help build the BSKY community in tandem? Could you commit to volunteer in those spaces? @59nationalparks.bsky.social
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Q10 #ParkChat Our chat is a labor of love by both hosts and participants. No money is exchanged, nor would we want there to be. What are some ways you personally can help with visibility of the chat, finding hosts, or otherwise promoting the chat? @59nationalparks.bsky.social
June 25, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Q10 #ParkChat Our chat is a labor of love by both hosts and participants. No money is exchanged, nor would we want there to be. What are some ways you personally can help with visibility of the chat, finding hosts, or otherwise promoting the chat? @59nationalparks.bsky.social
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Q7 #ParkChat Let’s brainstorm. Shout out some ideas that could help us find more willing, consistent hosts and/or weekly participants - no matter how crazy. That’s what brainstorming is about… no critiquing, just idea creation. @59nationalparks.bsky.social
June 25, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Q7 #ParkChat Let’s brainstorm. Shout out some ideas that could help us find more willing, consistent hosts and/or weekly participants - no matter how crazy. That’s what brainstorming is about… no critiquing, just idea creation. @59nationalparks.bsky.social
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Q6 #ParkChat Speaking of I have recruited @trpl.bsky.social to guest host sometime soon after their grand opening on 7/04. Are there other public land orgs you’d like me to reach out to? Hand ‘em over. I’ll do it if they’re on BSKY.
June 25, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Q6 #ParkChat Speaking of I have recruited @trpl.bsky.social to guest host sometime soon after their grand opening on 7/04. Are there other public land orgs you’d like me to reach out to? Hand ‘em over. I’ll do it if they’re on BSKY.
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Q4 #ParkChat Do you know of any tools we could make use of that might help us “publicly” organize the chat better (Example: a shared Google form, doc, or sheet that anyone can add a host to, an app that can push out info on upcoming chats/meetups to others, etc.)? @59nationalparks.bsky.social
June 25, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Q4 #ParkChat Do you know of any tools we could make use of that might help us “publicly” organize the chat better (Example: a shared Google form, doc, or sheet that anyone can add a host to, an app that can push out info on upcoming chats/meetups to others, etc.)? @59nationalparks.bsky.social
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Q2 #ParkChat If you’ve hosted a chat in the past, what are some tips or thoughts you can provide others who have considered hosting, but may be worried about the idea? How can we make hosting a chat feel more comfortable for newcomers? @59nationalparks.bsky.social
June 25, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Q2 #ParkChat If you’ve hosted a chat in the past, what are some tips or thoughts you can provide others who have considered hosting, but may be worried about the idea? How can we make hosting a chat feel more comfortable for newcomers? @59nationalparks.bsky.social
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So
Q1 #ParkChat
Who wants to host the chat between now and 4/14/27?
We are looking for folks not currently scheduled please. Thanks so much for the those that are already on the schedule.
Q1 #ParkChat
Who wants to host the chat between now and 4/14/27?
We are looking for folks not currently scheduled please. Thanks so much for the those that are already on the schedule.
June 25, 2026 at 1:05 AM
So
Q1 #ParkChat
Who wants to host the chat between now and 4/14/27?
We are looking for folks not currently scheduled please. Thanks so much for the those that are already on the schedule.
Q1 #ParkChat
Who wants to host the chat between now and 4/14/27?
We are looking for folks not currently scheduled please. Thanks so much for the those that are already on the schedule.
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Effective immediately we are offering the chat once a month on the second Wednesday of the month. Our next chat is therefore scheduled for July 8th. We want to go back to weekly and if the participation project works we will. #ParkChat
June 25, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Effective immediately we are offering the chat once a month on the second Wednesday of the month. Our next chat is therefore scheduled for July 8th. We want to go back to weekly and if the participation project works we will. #ParkChat
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Welcome to a special “Changes at #ParkChat” edition at #ParkChat featuring @naturetechfam.bsky.social and me. The main theme tonight is participation. Buckle up!
#ParkChat
#ParkChat
June 25, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Welcome to a special “Changes at #ParkChat” edition at #ParkChat featuring @naturetechfam.bsky.social and me. The main theme tonight is participation. Buckle up!
#ParkChat
#ParkChat
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A12. Now is a great time to check out our #ParkChat book club. Join us Tuesday, June 16, at 7 pm Central to discuss the first half of Sea of Grass by Hage and Marcotty. We meet on Zoom and we never know where our discussion will lead us. Interested? Contact our moderator @ocparkbuilder.bsky.social
June 4, 2026 at 2:33 AM
A12. Now is a great time to check out our #ParkChat book club. Join us Tuesday, June 16, at 7 pm Central to discuss the first half of Sea of Grass by Hage and Marcotty. We meet on Zoom and we never know where our discussion will lead us. Interested? Contact our moderator @ocparkbuilder.bsky.social