Will it rain or will it snow? April's forecasts have continued to flip flop between wintry mixes and sunny spring days so our #PhotoOfTheMonth by @jsbphoto on Instagram captures the interplay between the two seasons.

#ParkChat Q9: Early photographers like Carleton Watkins had mule trains carry all the equipment they needed to take a photograph. Now we have smart phones in our pockets. What are some of your favorite photos of national parks? @59nationalparks Nature Tech Family 🏞️🚙📷 📷 courtesy of NPS

#ParkChat Q6: The flip side of big adventurers are those who come to nature for relaxation and calm. Can you describe a time you felt meditative or utterly relaxed in nature? @59nationalparks Nature Tech Family 🏞️🚙📷
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#ParkChat Q5: Having fun in public lands like Yosemite can build up an appetite! Describe a delicious meal you ate at a national park. Was it a picnic? A campfire meal? Pizza from Curry Village Pizza deck? Or at a local restaurant? @59nationalparks Nature Tech Family 🏞️🚙📷 📷 T. Mulholland

#ParkChat Q4: Yosemite is a mecca for bigwall climbers. The Conservancy donor funded Climbing Stewardship program maintains routes and answers questions from the public. Do you have any questions or stories about climbing... in Yosemite? @59nationalparks Nature Tech Family 🏞️🚙📷
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#ParkChat Q3: It’s almost time for summer! When do you start trip planning? We’re seeing more 'weekend warriors' packing big activities into shorter trips. How much time do you usually and/or ideally take to visit a national park? @59nationalparks Nature Tech Family 🏞️🚙📷
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So excited to host #ParkChat tonight! Our #parkchat theme celebrate everyone’s unique connection to public lands like Yosemite. And our senior naturalist Cory Goehring will be joining too! See you at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT @59nationalparks Nature Tech Family 🏞️🚙📷

This Wednesday at 9:00 PM ET #ParkChat welcomes our friend Yosemite Conservancy as our special guest host. They always put together an excellent an excellent chat. Please join us. Nature Tech Family 🏞️🚙📷