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Re: [RC] Mammoth Cave Trails in danger of being closed ? - Truman PrevattYep it is.I like Teddy Roosevelt's approach to life. Walk softly but carry one very big stick - and don't be afraid to use it. We need to have a dual approach - willing to work with and help land managers support our demand for recreation. Their budgets are not going up. Trails need to be fixed and in many cases rerouted - they need us to help them do it. On the other hand when the time comes - we should not be afraid to pull out a 2x4 and use it. However, if we don't have the credibility because we have stepped up to the plate and showed we care and we are willing to work the 2x4 will do little good. We need two edges on our swords. Truman Barbara McCrary wrote: I agree. And because our family has been doing ongoing trail work for the state park adjacent to us and through which we run Swanton Pacific, I persuaded the powers-that-be to waive the $350 special event permit fee in exchange for trail maintenance...here and there, when needed. This is the kind of reciprocal arrangement that works. -- "It is even harder for the average ape to believe that he has descended from man." H.L. Mencken =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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