Advocating for Access -- Public Land Closures and a Plan for Change

摘要

Has this happened to you: You plan a trip to one of your favorite rock-hounding spots, or a new spot that's been recommended to you by a fellow rockhound. You drive several hours to get there, enthused about experiencing the great open spaces of these United States and possibly finding something great to add to your collection, but you're stopped in your tracks by a sign: "Wilderness area. No vehicles allowed". When did this happen? you wonder. And why? This sign wasn't here last year. Silently, you turn around and try to salvage the trip somehow.