A9 #ParkChat The smaller NPS unit is the Thaddeus Kosciusko House, part of the greater Independence Hall NPS site.

We should go there.

(right, @ecb08.bsky.social? #404Family)

You, me, my #404family. We're still in shock. 😞

Chat: This is crazy bc I understand every NHL game has NHL players but this game is like insanely fast paced. The difference is kinda stark. Right? It’s a slightly snaller rink. Usually it’s with a bigger rink.

As always, the #404Family chat is ahead of the announcers.

Hoosier Bear and his new friend, Bob the Lob at Acadia National Park.

A7 #ParkChat Yes? I'll go solo when needed, my husband will go with me or join me later. We've done #404Family excursions with @ecb08.bsky.social and @terpgrrl.bsky.social too!

Jordan Pond during a #404Family Road Trip to Acadia in 2017

A4 #ParkChat I've been to Jordan Pond in Acadia (yay #404Family roadtrips!), and maybe others that I'm not aware of. I guess I'm more fond of the obvious canyons!

A3 #ParkChat I've been told by the #404family that I must go to NYC proper, so maybe I'll take in Stonewall and Ellis Island this coming year

visiting Roddy Road Covered Bridge (outside of Catoctin Mountain Park) with my mom last weekend.

A11 #ParkChat I don't think there are enough characters available for this without threading it. Still, any #STEAMinthePark trip, any #404family road trip, any trip with @patred.bsky.social, the trips with my mom.... they are all beautiful in their own ways.

A steam locomotive steaming at Steamtown NHS

My ticket to ride at Steamtown NHS.

A2 #ParkChat The only time I've ridden a train in conjunction with a National Park visit is the #404Family trip to Steamtown NHS.

A bed and day bed at the Thaddeus Kosciuszko house

A2 #ParkChat Wow, a tough question to start. I think "underrated" depends on what the expectations were to start. I'm going with a #404Family favorite -- the Kosciusko House. I learned a LOT there that I wasn't expected.

This is awesome. It makes me think of my #404Family (former Capitals season ticket holders), and how we've known each other for... OMG has it been that long?! And yeah, we go on road trips and all too @ecb08.bsky.social @terpgrrl.bsky.social @kellobellow.bsky.social #ParkChat

Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos (also known as "purple Doritos"), the 404 family road trip snack of choice

The closest thing to "purple Doritos" that Pat and I found in Ontario (Canada) were these "Sweet Chili Heat" Doritos.

A1 #ParkChat I'm not sure why, but the #roadtrip (and camping) snack of choice has become "purple Doritos," to the point we had to figure out the Canadian equivalent last year. I blame @terpgrrl.bsky.social! #404Family

A6 #ParkChat I always pack water and electrolytes, plus salty snacks. I had a water shortage on a trip in the Kaymoor Miners trail, and turned around because of it. Kept in contact with my #404Family until I was back at the car.

Oh, that almost made me think of "smallest" park unit -- the Kosciuszko House! #ParkChat #404Family

Capitals/Rangers handshake line from April 28, 2024. Caps lost 4-2 that night.

We yell at them a lot, and are snarky and unforgiving when they make mistakes. But we always stayed until the bitter end. The #404Family is so disappointed in those Caps fans who left before the handshake.

A9 #ParkChat Not a "first" experience, but definitely an experience that could have gone very wrong. Kaymoor Miner Trail at New River Gorge. Yeah, water, heat.... I turned around and got my #404Family group chat going to let them know what was up. I made it back to the car.

The bedroom at the Kosciuszko House.

A8 #ParkChat This is kind of a #404family inside joke, but honestly, the Thaddeus Kosciuszko House in Philadelphia is the smallest NPS site, but also a really cool visit.

I'm so glad @wesjohnson.bsky.social regained his health to voice that Stanley Cup Era introductions and pregame ceremony.

I'm bawling. Just so many memories from that season. #404Family knows.

A4 #BaseballParkChat Nothing new in the works. Already have tickets to the Orioles game for a #404Family outing when the giveaway is a hockey jersey! It happens to be during my spring break and two days before @patred.bsky.social's birthday.

Okay, looks like I'm going to have to get tickets to this game! Who else is with me? #404Family?

Here you go, #404Family.

Hoosier Bear and Snappy don't think it's even counted as a road trip if there are no purple (spicy sweet chili) Doritos in the car!

Yeah, I tend to overpack water bottles, and I also try to pack collapsible ones that take up less space once they are empty. And snacks.... the go-to #404Family road trip snack is purple Doritos! #ParkChat I think we have @terpgrrl.bsky.social to thank for that.

"Touching." Karen Kraus, black-and-white photo. July 2017. (seriously, Elizabeth and Jenn are just randomly touching things)

"Suprise!" Karen Kraus, black-and-white digital photo, July 2017 (Seriously, Jenn is just stretching here)

"Contemplation". Karen Kraus. Black-and-white digital photograph. July 2017. (seriously, this was sooo stressful as I set up the phone (yeah, it's taken with my phone camera) and ran over to strike a pose)

A6 #ParkChat I mean, I could go with Weir Farm, which was an artists "colony" back in the day, and when I visited with the #404Family on the way back from Acadia, we made sure we explored the "art" (and "pretentious") side of our photos...😆

In the meantime, @rmnb.bsky.social should follow you. I mean, we (the #404Family) were the ones who broke the #DuClaw #CupStand story, right? 😂

A10 #ParkChat My Air Force-veteran-husband and I lay wreaths at @ArlingtonNatl as part of @WreathsAcross. It's a very powerful ceremony, and I'm honored that some of our friends entrust us to honor their loved ones in their stead. #404Family