Comments on: Across the Country, State Parks under Pressure http://www.campingblogger.net/camping/across-the-country-state-parks-under-pressure.html Read CampingBlogger and Take the Kids Camping Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:47:19 +0000 hourly 1 By: Dan http://www.campingblogger.net/camping/across-the-country-state-parks-under-pressure.html/comment-page-1#comment-1156 Dan Sat, 27 Dec 2008 19:10:46 +0000 http://www.campingblogger.net/?p=953#comment-1156 Excellent. Thanks again, I appreciate it, Roy! <abbr><em>Dan’s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/danbauer/~3/cIfjwIRs470/" rel="nofollow">3 P’s of Gear - Primary, Peripheral and Prepared</a></abbr></em> Excellent. Thanks again, I appreciate it, Roy!

Dan’s last blog post..3 P’s of Gear – Primary, Peripheral and Prepared

]]> By: Roy Scribner http://www.campingblogger.net/camping/across-the-country-state-parks-under-pressure.html/comment-page-1#comment-1093 Roy Scribner Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:45:08 +0000 http://www.campingblogger.net/?p=953#comment-1093 You bet, Dan - here's a few more; <a href="http://wenatcheeworld.com/article/20081219/NEWS04/712199994/0/NEWS03" rel="nofollow">Washington state</a> <a href="http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2008/11/30/Ill_cuts_include_layoffs_park_closures/UPI-39941228073174/" rel="nofollow">Illinois</a> <a href="http://www.srpressgazette.com/news/state_5532___article.html/year_operating.html" rel="nofollow">Florida</a> <a href="http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20081217/NEWS01/812170673/1008" rel="nofollow">Kentucky</a> <a href="http://www.newsday.com/services/newspaper/printedition/wednesday/news/ny-stpark175967962dec17,0,450497.story" rel="nofollow">New York</a> <a href="http://www.macon.com/198/story/539620.html" rel="nofollow">Georgia</a> <a href="http://www.localnews8.com/Global/story.asp?S=9559223&nav=menu554_2_1" rel="nofollow">Idaho</a> <a href="http://www.keloland.com/NewsDetail6162.cfm?Id=0,77411" rel="nofollow">South Dakota</a> You bet, Dan – here’s a few more;
Washington state
Illinois
Florida
Kentucky
New York
Georgia
Idaho
South Dakota

]]> By: SouthernHiker.com - Justin http://www.campingblogger.net/camping/across-the-country-state-parks-under-pressure.html/comment-page-1#comment-1090 SouthernHiker.com - Justin Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:10:12 +0000 http://www.campingblogger.net/?p=953#comment-1090 I was in the process of writing a similar article about park closures being proposed in Georgia and Florida. I think it is also important for hikers, campers, etc.. to realize how much of a need there will be for volunteers to help maintain the parks that are able to stay open. If we don't help out this year, we may see more park closures next year. The economy may not be getting better anytime soon. This would also be a great opportunity to teach kids the importance of giving back as well. Outdoorsmen have to step up here and help out the parks we use so often. Check our your state park websites for opportunities to volunteer. <abbr><em>SouthernHiker.com - Justin’s last blog post..<a href="http://www.southernhiker.com/stateparkclosure/" rel="nofollow">State Parks get cut in the Economy</a></abbr></em> I was in the process of writing a similar article about park closures being proposed in Georgia and Florida.

I think it is also important for hikers, campers, etc.. to realize how much of a need there will be for volunteers to help maintain the parks that are able to stay open.

If we don’t help out this year, we may see more park closures next year. The economy may not be getting better anytime soon. This would also be a great opportunity to teach kids the importance of giving back as well. Outdoorsmen have to step up here and help out the parks we use so often. Check our your state park websites for opportunities to volunteer.

SouthernHiker.com – Justin’s last blog post..State Parks get cut in the Economy

]]> By: Dan http://www.campingblogger.net/camping/across-the-country-state-parks-under-pressure.html/comment-page-1#comment-1084 Dan Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:28:53 +0000 http://www.campingblogger.net/?p=953#comment-1084 This is a very thought-provoking article! Other than the link referenced in your post, have you seen other references made (to the states which are considering cuts in addition to Penn.)? Another question would be if you're aware of any activism being mounted in opposition to the proposals? Regards, -Dan This is a very thought-provoking article! Other than the link referenced in your post, have you seen other references made (to the states which are considering cuts in addition to Penn.)? Another question would be if you’re aware of any activism being mounted in opposition to the proposals?

Regards,
-Dan

]]> By: John Soares http://www.campingblogger.net/camping/across-the-country-state-parks-under-pressure.html/comment-page-1#comment-1083 John Soares Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:15:32 +0000 http://www.campingblogger.net/?p=953#comment-1083 Roy, I've written a couple of times about how park closures will affect hikers who want to walk the trails in those parks. It's a sad situation. I suggest people investigate US Forest Service and BLM lands for both regular campgrounds and free camping. <abbr><em>John Soares’s last blog post..<a href="http://northerncaliforniahikingtrails.com/blog/2008/12/23/lassen-volcanic-national-park-in-frommers-top-destinations-of-2009/" rel="nofollow">Lassen Volcanic National Park in Frommer’s Top Destinations of 2009</a></abbr></em> Roy, I’ve written a couple of times about how park closures will affect hikers who want to walk the trails in those parks. It’s a sad situation.

I suggest people investigate US Forest Service and BLM lands for both regular campgrounds and free camping.

John Soares’s last blog post..Lassen Volcanic National Park in Frommer’s Top Destinations of 2009

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