When people tell me they “don’t do politics,” I get it. It’s not pretty and it can be totally exhausting. But here’s the thing: billionaires and giant corporations are certainly doing politics — and they’re going to keep doing it regardless of how you feel.

Google co-founder Sergey Brin, who's spent $100M+ against California's Prop 40, spent the weekend dining with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. These billionaires keep accidentally proving why we need a billionaire wealth tax.

"Republicans are better for the stock market." The data says otherwise. $10,000 in the S&P 500 under only Democratic presidents since 1951: $878,712. Under only Republicans: $370,544. Vote like your 401(k) depends on it. Nov. 3

Bryce Canyon NP. I discovered today that the #MatherPlaque formerly at the VC was moved to a new location in the park in 2024 (after a sad accident). I now have pictures of it in both locations. #ParkChat

Extremely upsetting!

Robert Downen@robertdownen.bsky.social · 3d ago

BREAKING: Texas is considering selling a state park to Elon Musk, per sources. (Gift link).

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

The #EndangeredSpeciesAct is under attack yet again — this time under the guise of helping renewable energy. We only have a short window to stop this so please contact your senators right now and urge them to reject this bill and protect the Act. ➡️ biodiv.us/4yqnfXl

A12 #ParkChat I would like a volunteer to present “Spooky #ParkChat” on 10/28. It’s always lots of fun. Would anyone like to learn more? @naturetechfam.bsky.social

A12 $ParkChat On 11/11 we’ll have the pleasure of @yellowstonenpgeek.bsky.social’s expertise as she shows up to be our guest host. Can’t wait.

Q12 #ParkChat Does anyone have a comment or a question?

Let’s give it up for @camarowrx.bsky.social for her great job tonight hosting #ParkChat We appreciate you!

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Q11 #ParkChat The darkness of #autumn is linked to seasonal affective disorder or SAD. If this is a time of struggle for you or someone you love, please seek help to get through it (988 is a good resource). Being outside may be part of your self-care. What makes you happiest about autumn?

Q10 #ParkChat Earlier sunsets and later sunrises in #autumn mean more time for stargazing! The Orionid meteors are peaking early next week, and the Taurids and Leonids will be visiting in November. Do you make time to see meteor showers and similar “space weather”?

Q9 #ParkChat Longer, cooler nights bring on the urge to eat and sleep more. Call it what you will – brumation, torpor, hibernation – many animals enter a state of sleep or near-sleep starting in the #autumn. What’s your favorite sleepy animal?

Q8 #ParkChat Some of those notable #autumn scents are due to the decay of fallen leaves and other organic matter. Fungi are nature’s recycling centers, and abound in autumn. What kinds of interesting fungi have you found in your autumn wanderings? (Of note: many fungi fluoresce in UV light!)

Q7 #ParkChat Trees aren’t the only kind of plant to go dormant in #autumn. Prairie grasses go golden, often with tiny purple or yellow flowers. Have you seen a late autumn grassland before? Share photos if you have them!

Q6 #ParkChat Most people equate flowers with springtime, but many flowers are #autumn bloomers, giving bees and other insects a last chance at storing up energy to get through winter. What are some of your favorite autumn blooming flowers?

Q5 #ParkChat – #Autumn is considered harvest season, and the Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. Have you foraged within a National Park or other public land? What did you harvest?

Q4 #ParkChat A lot of tents are marketed as “three season” tents, supposed to be good for Spring, Summer and #Autumn. Have you camped in autumn? What kind of gear did you have?

Q3 #ParkChat Fall foliage is a big draw for road trips. Have you ever taken a trip just to see #autumn colors or do you stay close to home? Share some photos if you can!

Q2 #ParkChat In the Mid-Atlantic, #autumn is associated with a drop in temperatures and more turbulent weather, much like spring. How do you feel about the weather changes of autumn?

Q1 #ParkChat Does it feel like #autumn where you are yet? Are you seeing the colors of fall? Share some photos!

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59nationalparks@59nationalparks.bsky.social · 5d ago

Welcome to a special “Autumn” version of #ParkChat hosted by one of our favorites @camarowrx.bsky.social. We can’t wait for this! Please let us know where you a participating from as you check in. @naturetechfam.bsky.social

Tonight @camarowrx.bsky.social presents our October version of #ParkChat when she looks at “Autumn”. What could be more delightful? Please join us at 9 PM ET. @naturetechfam.bsky.social

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Help NPS plan the reconstruction of the North Rim. #ParkChat parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome....

#ResistanceRoots Kimberly Teehee was born on this day in 1968 in Chicago. She is an attorney and activist who was elected by the Cherokee Nation to serve as its first Delegate-designate to the U.S. House of Representatives. Seven years after her election, the House still has not seated her. /1

Hubbell Trading Post NHS in Granado, AZ. Raining here today so we didn't get to tour the old Hubbell home, but we enjoyed the exhibits in the VC and the actual trading post. I might have done a little trading. 😉 #ParkChat