NE area wheeling trip plans

Take 16 North to 27 North, be careful of moose! That area is referred to as the "mountains and lakes region"

 

Cam this was from when I was in Rangeley. Btw, who do you have for cell service?

 

You are parked right in front of the Red Onion restaurant!

 

Little down the road! I'm basically in front of the ice cream shop!

 

Who said "ice cream"??

 

when the fuck did we get ice cream?

 

Ah OK, I was looking at it and saying to myself "Red Onion" because I know they usually have a flag right outside of their place.

Funny how you post a picture of somewhere over 5 hours away and I recognize it (with in a hundred yards) right away

 

Super convenient topic. How's the Richardson lake up there? Looking to do some camping / fishing up there soon.

 

It's a great area and everyone I know that has been up there loves it so I'm sure most people remember it quite well!

 

Guys please take the 1 minute to assist in the protest of the proposed closing of many trails in Wharton state forest!!!!

1.Copy the text below
2.Click here,http://www.nj.gov/pinelands/home/contact/general_information.shtml to go to the Pinelands Commission comment page
3.Fill out the form, paste the text and modify as you see fit.
4.Click Submit
5.That’s it!

Below is some text that you can use to paste into the comment box and modify if wish. We believe this text reflects the position of a reasonable user of the forest.

I am concerned about the proposed Resolution that is being considered at the upcoming Pinelands Commission meeting on 7/14. While the maps that are being proposed are the USGS Topographical Maps and are widely recognized as the most comprehensive baseline of roads that exist, nonetheless, I see several unresolved concerns regarding this resolution. They are as follows:

In a previous meeting, the Commission discussed consulting the forest stakeholders before proposing the resolution. This stakeholder group includes various outdoor enthusiast groups, environmental groups, and the Pinelands Municipal Council. To our knowledge these groups have not been consulted.

It is not clear how this Resolution would affect events covered by Special Use Permits. Even some of the forest’s seemingly most insignificant roads are actually essential for the safety and successful running of these legal and approved events. Support crews, emergency vehicles and spectators count on these roads in ways it would be difficult for those unfamiliar with the events to contemplate.

It is not clear that this Resolution will have the desired effect. The DEP is solely responsible for enforcing any and all restrictions to motor vehicle access. Since the failure of the 2015 M.A.P. program, the DEP has taken on a more successful approach of enforcement, education and targeted protection projects. It is not clear that this Resolution will improve these efforts and, in fact, may undermine the progress made by the DEP in gaining the support of the stakeholder groups who, for the most part, currently support the DEP’s protection efforts. Further, the DEP has stated they do not need this map to be able to enforce motor vehicle related violations in the forest.

Most importantly, the resolution does not indicate how future changes to the map will be evaluated and adjudicated. The Pinelands Commission clearly does not have the resources to properly assess any kind of significant volume of proposed changes that may come in the future. It is not clear how the stakeholders would be engaged in this process. Further, some groups will undoubtedly view this as an opening to assail current, legal, responsible access, setting up the potential for a continued and protracted battle for access, which will further consume resources that the Pinelands Commission does not have.

I believe that the Pinelands Commission should table this Resolution and consult with the DEP to see what, if anything, the Pinelands Commission can do to help the DEP better protect the forest.

 

To be noted... going out to these alone, in flip flops is not recommended. Without bug spray... was my biggest mistake.

 

I'm going to have to go check out that site sometime

 

I have spent alot of time in the Pine Barrens. Thanks for doing this!!!!

Please post over here:
http://forums.exploringnh.com/forum.php

 

Not part of that forum. Just copy and paste my post.

 

Obligatory poser picture. Bashed my front pretty hard a few days back and killed my ADD. Again... easy fix, pain in the ass to pull it out though... so no 4wd while the engine's running lol!

 

howdy folks, i will be camping at the "RI spot" for labor day weekend, actually at the campground that is rite there. Does anybody wanna setup a wheeling trip one day that weekend? i will be there from Friday am to Monday

 

Hey all, Saturday the 29th of July I'm going to be out in Newport, RI might do some wheeling have to see what my buddies want to do but if anyone knows anywhere to go or if anyone is interested and wants to go it's a decent possibility of happening.

 

Anyone up for hitting the RI spot tomorrow morning? I've never been there myself and I managed to convince my girlfriend to come along if I can find another truck or two to go with us.

 

That's interesting knock on wood that's one part I have not had issues with.

 

How early?