Friday Forest Favorites

Friday Forest Favorites

Date: Fri, 18 Apr 1997 10:17:54 +0600

This list has circulated among Forest Service employees. These are actual comments left last year on Forest Service registration sheets and comment cards by backpackers completing wilderness camping trips:

--A small deer came into my camp and stole my pag of pickles. Is there a way I can get reimbursed? Please call.

--Escalators would help on steep uphill sections.

--Instead of a permit system or regulations, the Forest Service needs to reduce worldwide population growth to limit the number of visitors to the wilderness.

--Trails need to be wider so people can walk while holding hands.

--Found a smoldering cigarette left by a horse.

--Trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that go uphill.

--Too many bugs and leeches and spiders and spider webs. Please spray the wilderness to rid the area of these pests.

--Please pave the trails to they can be plowed of snow in the winter.

--Chairlifts need to be in some places so that we can get to wonderful views without having to hike to them.

--The coyotes made too much noise last night and kept me awake. Please eradicate these annoying animals.

--Reflectors need to be placed on trees every 50 feet so people can hike at night with flashlights.

--Need more signs to keep area pristine.

--A McDonald's would be nice at the trailhead.

--The places where trails do not exist are not well marked.

--Too many rocks in the mountains.