Posted by ROB on August 07, 1997 at 09:27:45:
In Reply to: Re: First Trip posted by Si Dykstra on August 07, 1997 at 07:37:11:
: We have been in YNP and GTNP many times and also the beauty of these places. There are many great responses to your weak complaints about the destruction from the fire of '88. Do you remember that there was a terrible drought and almost unprecedented heat that year across much of the nation? I could say that I am astounded at your lack of knowledge about how nature renews but I am not since I have talked to many people of your stripe and walked away shaking my head. This year look at what happens in fall and then again in spring with its wonderful renewal. This also happens in nature in longer recycles when it comes to forest etc. You may not be there for the spring and summer of a forest but enjoy and appreciate what you get to see. Take some time to appreciate nature right in PA and you can learn a lot. Some day you and I will pass but something and someone will take your place. Isn't it wonderful!!
Whoa! Dude! No need to get angry! It was only my meek little opinion. Sorry I said anything!
: : Well, we did it. It was great! Made our first trip to YNP on 6/17, all the way from PA.
: : We were all fascinated by so many things that we saw , that were unique to Yellowstone.
: : One thing that we were disgruntled about, was the amount of land, that was, as I understand,
: : allowed to burn, in the fires of '88. Who made this decision to not stop the destruction?
: : I know, I know, it was a natural occurence, so that made it OK. We shouldn't step in. Besides,
: : its great for the browsing animals.
: : BUT!
: : Does that mean that if the grizzlies or cutthroat or, for that matter, the pine trees,get
: : some kind of a deadly (naturally occuring) disease,that we shouldn't step in and stop it either?
: : I DON'T THINK SO!
: : Maybe they were using the same water that you have to pay $3.50 a shower for at the campgrounds.
: : I couldn't afford showers for a family of 6 everyday.( $21.00 + campsite fee/day) Maybe they
: : couldn't afford to put the fire out!
: : SORRY BAD JOKE!
: : Anyway. Do you guys agree or disagree with my "Too much burn't" theory?
: : We went to Glacier to fulfill our pure mountain scenery needs.
: : Great page, helped us a lot on our trip! Sorry to throw out this negative opinion!