NPS - no letterbox request
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Started on 2002-09-25
NPS - no letterbox request
From: Susan/Erik Davis (davisarc@DavisVermont.com) |
Date: 2002-09-25 18:33:55 UTC-04:00
A "public service" announcement. This was received today.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: [LbNA-WM] letterboxing
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 13:01:30 -0400
From: dwight_dixon@nps.gov
Reply-To: LbNA-Webmasters@yahoogroups.com
To: webmaster@letterboxing.org
Please advise your members that letterboxing is illegal in National
Parks.
The clues often lead searchers off trail, into dangerous areas, and
has
lead to disturbance of natural or cultural features. I am sure that
the
activity is interesting and enjoyable for the participants but leaving
containers in odd locations within national parks can cause alarm in
these
days and times. All boxes located will be seized by rangers. The NPS
is in
the process of writing specific regulations against geo-caching, a
similar
activity, this specific activity will also be addressed.
Dwight Dixon
Law Enforcement Specialist
C&O Canal NHP
Re: NPS - no letterbox request
From: busszz (busszz@aol.com) |
Date: 2002-09-26 01:22:06 UTC
Well..considering the problems we've had with NPS before...I guess
this isn't a surprise.
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., Susan/Erik Davis wrote:
>
>
> A "public service" announcement. This was received today.
>
>
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [LbNA-WM] letterboxing
> Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 13:01:30 -0400
> From: dwight_dixon@n...
> Reply-To: LbNA-Webmasters@y...
> To: webmaster@l...
>
> Please advise your members that letterboxing is illegal in National
> Parks.
> The clues often lead searchers off trail, into dangerous areas, and
> has
> lead to disturbance of natural or cultural features. I am sure that
> the
> activity is interesting and enjoyable for the participants but
leaving
>
> containers in odd locations within national parks can cause alarm in
> these
> days and times. All boxes located will be seized by rangers. The
NPS
> is in
> the process of writing specific regulations against geo-caching, a
> similar
> activity, this specific activity will also be addressed.
>
> Dwight Dixon
> Law Enforcement Specialist
> C&O Canal NHP
this isn't a surprise.
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., Susan/Erik Davis
>
>
> A "public service" announcement. This was received today.
>
>
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [LbNA-WM] letterboxing
> Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 13:01:30 -0400
> From: dwight_dixon@n...
> Reply-To: LbNA-Webmasters@y...
> To: webmaster@l...
>
> Please advise your members that letterboxing is illegal in National
> Parks.
> The clues often lead searchers off trail, into dangerous areas, and
> has
> lead to disturbance of natural or cultural features. I am sure that
> the
> activity is interesting and enjoyable for the participants but
leaving
>
> containers in odd locations within national parks can cause alarm in
> these
> days and times. All boxes located will be seized by rangers. The
NPS
> is in
> the process of writing specific regulations against geo-caching, a
> similar
> activity, this specific activity will also be addressed.
>
> Dwight Dixon
> Law Enforcement Specialist
> C&O Canal NHP
Re: [LbNA] Re: NPS - no letterbox request
From: HangGlider (hangglider@earthlink.net) |
Date: 2002-09-25 21:05:21 UTC-07:00
Gee - isn't it nice to see our representative form of government in action.
I don't recall seeing postings of public hearings, or solicitations for
input or comment on proposed rule-making. Hmmm... If this particular form
of dictatorial bureaucracy continues - I propose a strict boycot of all
National Parks. A very loud and visible boycott. Meanwhile, there needs to
be a representative organization created that can:
1) Represent the majority of letterboxers, and
2) Speak for (and lobby on behalf of) the above mentioned group to protect
our interests.
-HangGlider
----- Original Message -----
From: "busszz"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 6:22 PM
Subject: [LbNA] Re: NPS - no letterbox request
> Well..considering the problems we've had with NPS before...I guess
> this isn't a surprise.
> --- In letterbox-usa@y..., Susan/Erik Davis wrote:
> >
> >
> > A "public service" announcement. This was received today.
> >
> >
> >
> > -------- Original Message --------
> > Subject: [LbNA-WM] letterboxing
> > Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 13:01:30 -0400
> > From: dwight_dixon@n...
> > Reply-To: LbNA-Webmasters@y...
> > To: webmaster@l...
> >
> > Please advise your members that letterboxing is illegal in National
> > Parks.
> > The clues often lead searchers off trail, into dangerous areas, and
> > has
> > lead to disturbance of natural or cultural features. I am sure that
> > the
> > activity is interesting and enjoyable for the participants but
> leaving
> >
> > containers in odd locations within national parks can cause alarm in
> > these
> > days and times. All boxes located will be seized by rangers. The
> NPS
> > is in
> > the process of writing specific regulations against geo-caching, a
> > similar
> > activity, this specific activity will also be addressed.
> >
> > Dwight Dixon
> > Law Enforcement Specialist
> > C&O Canal NHP
>
>
>
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>
I don't recall seeing postings of public hearings, or solicitations for
input or comment on proposed rule-making. Hmmm... If this particular form
of dictatorial bureaucracy continues - I propose a strict boycot of all
National Parks. A very loud and visible boycott. Meanwhile, there needs to
be a representative organization created that can:
1) Represent the majority of letterboxers, and
2) Speak for (and lobby on behalf of) the above mentioned group to protect
our interests.
-HangGlider
----- Original Message -----
From: "busszz"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 6:22 PM
Subject: [LbNA] Re: NPS - no letterbox request
> Well..considering the problems we've had with NPS before...I guess
> this isn't a surprise.
> --- In letterbox-usa@y..., Susan/Erik Davis
> >
> >
> > A "public service" announcement. This was received today.
> >
> >
> >
> > -------- Original Message --------
> > Subject: [LbNA-WM] letterboxing
> > Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 13:01:30 -0400
> > From: dwight_dixon@n...
> > Reply-To: LbNA-Webmasters@y...
> > To: webmaster@l...
> >
> > Please advise your members that letterboxing is illegal in National
> > Parks.
> > The clues often lead searchers off trail, into dangerous areas, and
> > has
> > lead to disturbance of natural or cultural features. I am sure that
> > the
> > activity is interesting and enjoyable for the participants but
> leaving
> >
> > containers in odd locations within national parks can cause alarm in
> > these
> > days and times. All boxes located will be seized by rangers. The
> NPS
> > is in
> > the process of writing specific regulations against geo-caching, a
> > similar
> > activity, this specific activity will also be addressed.
> >
> > Dwight Dixon
> > Law Enforcement Specialist
> > C&O Canal NHP
>
>
>
> To unsubscribe: mailto:letterbox-usa-unsubscribe@egroups.com
> List etiquette, info, etc: http://www.letterboxing.org/list.html
>
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
>
>
Re: [LbNA] Re: NPS - no letterbox request
From: Eliza B (iqzine@moderngypsy.com) |
Date: 2002-09-25 21:31:05 UTC-07:00
At 09:05 PM 9/25/02 -0700, you wrote:
In light of this "new policy"....my "request" is that my boxes at Mt. St.
Helen's NOT be listed on the site.
Since mine -are- on trails, DO respect natural features, and DO follow
leave no trace stuff....I'm leaving them where they are, and if you want
the clues, email me.
-----e
who thinks that her tax dollars
should go to get the bureaucratic
*$$holes out of any sort of rule-
making authority or should at
least be forced to look at what
we're doing before systematically
condemning all of us to the
ranks of eco-stompers. Jerks.
http://www.moderngypsy.com/iq
IN(ner) QUESTION
a zine of mind, body, spirit...and ART.
(under reconstruction...again.)
In light of this "new policy"....my "request" is that my boxes at Mt. St.
Helen's NOT be listed on the site.
Since mine -are- on trails, DO respect natural features, and DO follow
leave no trace stuff....I'm leaving them where they are, and if you want
the clues, email me.
-----e
who thinks that her tax dollars
should go to get the bureaucratic
*$$holes out of any sort of rule-
making authority or should at
least be forced to look at what
we're doing before systematically
condemning all of us to the
ranks of eco-stompers. Jerks.
http://www.moderngypsy.com/iq
IN(ner) QUESTION
a zine of mind, body, spirit...and ART.
(under reconstruction...again.)
Re: NPS - no letterbox request
From: wisp_o_will (wisp_o_will@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-09-26 13:03:42 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., Susan/Erik Davis wrote:
>
>
> A "public service" announcement. This was received today.
>
>
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [LbNA-WM] letterboxing
> Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 13:01:30 -0400
> From: dwight_dixon@n...
> Reply-To: LbNA-Webmasters@y...
> To: webmaster@l...
>
> Please advise your members that letterboxing is illegal in National
> Parks.
> The clues often lead searchers off trail, into dangerous areas, and
> has
> lead to disturbance of natural or cultural features. I am sure that
> the
> activity is interesting and enjoyable for the participants but
leaving
>
> containers in odd locations within national parks can cause alarm in
> these
> days and times. All boxes located will be seized by rangers. The
NPS
> is in
> the process of writing specific regulations against geo-caching, a
> similar
> activity, this specific activity will also be addressed.
>
> Dwight Dixon
> Law Enforcement Specialist
> C&O Canal NHP
From: "Jeremy Irish"
Date: Sun Aug 11, 2002 1:29 pm
Subject: C & O CANAL - NPS Land
The C&O Canal is maintained by the National Park Service. Letterboxes
are not allowed on National Park Service maintained lands.
http://www.nps.gov/choh/
Please remove the letterbox, as it gives the hobby a bad name by
violating the land manager's policies. And if anyone else places
letterboxes on NPS land and were unaware of their policy, here you go.
Thanks,
Jeremy
Seems as though we have a tattletale. For those unaware, Jeremy
Irish runs the Geocaching world, and meddles in this one.
>
>
> A "public service" announcement. This was received today.
>
>
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [LbNA-WM] letterboxing
> Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 13:01:30 -0400
> From: dwight_dixon@n...
> Reply-To: LbNA-Webmasters@y...
> To: webmaster@l...
>
> Please advise your members that letterboxing is illegal in National
> Parks.
> The clues often lead searchers off trail, into dangerous areas, and
> has
> lead to disturbance of natural or cultural features. I am sure that
> the
> activity is interesting and enjoyable for the participants but
leaving
>
> containers in odd locations within national parks can cause alarm in
> these
> days and times. All boxes located will be seized by rangers. The
NPS
> is in
> the process of writing specific regulations against geo-caching, a
> similar
> activity, this specific activity will also be addressed.
>
> Dwight Dixon
> Law Enforcement Specialist
> C&O Canal NHP
From: "Jeremy Irish"
Date: Sun Aug 11, 2002 1:29 pm
Subject: C & O CANAL - NPS Land
The C&O Canal is maintained by the National Park Service. Letterboxes
are not allowed on National Park Service maintained lands.
http://www.nps.gov/choh/
Please remove the letterbox, as it gives the hobby a bad name by
violating the land manager's policies. And if anyone else places
letterboxes on NPS land and were unaware of their policy, here you go.
Thanks,
Jeremy
Seems as though we have a tattletale. For those unaware, Jeremy
Irish runs the Geocaching world, and meddles in this one.