Sept 26th was this years National Public Lands Day. Groups around the country select areas to cleanup, build fencing, install signs and repair trail damages. 4x4 clubs I am affiliated with had lots on their plates, and myself and some friends looked after an area used frequently by hunters. It is an area more off the beaten path, but doesn't seem to be horribly abused like more popular areas get.
We also camped afterwards... We really had a great time with great friends, and nice to see groups taking care of the lands we use...
Our tent has an opening to wrap around the back of the Jeep, we slept in the Jeep. The Mastiff enjoyed the tent floor with her blanket. Was the wife's and the Mastiff's first time tent camping. The shihtzu is NOT a camping dog!!! But it was a great time. And I do so love waking up in the wilds, far far from other people. It was cold, but my wife had a great time, the shihtzu was miserable... And the Mastiff had a blast. I wish I'd got the pic that made the valley look sort of like an African Savannah. But it was too washed out to save.
Yes, this is an established camp area, yes we found other peoples trash. It is not that hard to pack out what you pack in...
On a different note, a good friend of mine has returned from Afghanistan (he was a on a construction contract). Really very happy for his family...
