A Tax on Advertising Could Support Law Enforcement.

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A tax on advertising could fund law enforcement ….

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I was listening to the news this morning, thinking how much money crime and terrorism bring into local news stations, thanks to the engauge viewership from riveting crime and terror stories. Those viewers, often feeling sad and disconcerted about the direction of our country, are prime markets for advertising.

If the promotion of terror and crime on television is so profitable to local news, then it makes perfect sense for local news to give back profits to communities they harm by promoting violence, by placing a tax on advertising. A slice of the profits made by advertising should go directly back in supporting law enforcement.

Allegheny National Forest Dispersed Camping and Pennsylvania DNCR Motor Vehicle Camping

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Allegheny National Forest Dispersed Camping and Pennsylvania DNCR Motor Vehicle Camping 🏕

Please see also information on dispersed, roadside and back-country camping in New York State, Vermont and West Virginia.

Allegheny National Forest Dispersed Campsites (shown on this map with a round Yellow Camp logo) are free-to-use with a 14-day stay limit in any 30 day period. Many of these campsites are informal areas used for camping, others like along Forest Road 160 and 259 near Jake’s Rocks and along Lolita Grade have enhanced gravel pads/parking areas. Unlike New York State, they do not have formal markings at the sites. More detailed map.

PA DCNR Motor Vehicle Campsites (shown on this map with a Blue Camp logo) are free to stay at with a permit which can now be obtained online, 3 days in advance.

Download a spreadsheet with the coordinates of Allegheny National Forest Dispersed and Motor vehicle campsites.

More About Allegheny National Forest Camping …

In the Allegheny National Forest there are a variety of back country roads, offering primitive roadside camping.

  • Campsites are free to use, and have no facilities except for a fire ring and a pull-off from the road, and sometimes a site reinforced with gravel.
  • As noted below, some campsites have additional facilities.
  • Don’t make a mess of campsites, pack out any garbage left over.
  • Burn only dead and down trees, don’t bring in wood from out of state.
  • You can camp up to 14 days per 30 day period in Allegheny National Forest — no permits are required.

Forest Road 160/259 is the most popular dispersed camping area near Jakes Rocks and the Allegheny Reservior. Above are some campsites in this area. Many of these campsites have gravel parking areas and hardend campsites.

Forest Road 160 Camping

Before Dark

Sitting Next to the Campfire

There are several campsites along Loleta Grade, south of Lamonaville (FR 131).  This is on the backside of Buzzard Swamp Wildlife Refuge, and is a much more wilderness experience. Many of these campsites have gravel parking areas and hardened campsites. Some of the campsites along the Gurgling Run can be buggy during the summer month, but get much less use then the Jakes Rocks area. Be aware that Forest Road 131 from Loleta Recreation Area to Forest Road 288 is permanently closed due to damage after Superstorm Sandy.

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Camping with Lots of Light

Good morning from camp!

There is a handful of campsites along Fire Road FR 137 along the Dry Run and Whitney Creek near the Willow Creek ATV Area.

2020 State Population

Sitting Next to the Campfire

There are a handful of campsites along the East Tionesta Creek south of Kane/Shefield.

Another Campsite on Tionesta

Tionesta Creek Campsite

There are many other roads that have camping but these are some of my favorite locations.

More About DCNR Motor Vehicle Camping …

On Pennsylvania State Forests there are a variety of back country roads, offering primitive roadside camping.

Camping Down at the Painter Run

Camping at Painter Run

I have not done a lot of DCNR Motor Vehicle Camping, but above is a picture from 2012 when I spent half a week truck camping at Painter Run in the Tioga State Forest near the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. There are many other opportunities as can be seen above, if you plan ahead and get your permit.

Also, see the DCNR Interactive Map if you are interested in fee campgrounds. They have several “rustic” campgrounds which are inexpensive at $10 night, and do not require reservation. These are traditional campgrounds with hand pump water, pit privies and no electricity but often are well maintained and quiet — although the campsites aren’t spread out like back country camping. Many of these campsites are lightly used off-season and are often a good place to spend a night when traveling. 

Allegheny National Forest Dispersed Campsites are free-to-use with a 14-day stay limit in any 30 day period. Many of these campsites are informal areas used for camping, others like along Forest Road 160 and 259 near Jake's Rocks and along Lolita Grade have enhanced gravel pads/parking areas. Unlike New York State, they do not have formal markings at the sites. More detailed map.

PA DCNR Motor Vehicle Campsites are free to stay at with a permit which can be obtained from the local DCNR Forestry office (click on the black dot) during ordinary business hours or by emailing/calling their office with your license plate and contact information.

Allegheny National Forest Dispersed Campsites

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Allegheny National Forest Dispersed Campsites (shown on this map with a round Yellow Camp logo) are free-to-use with a 14-day stay limit in any 30 day period. Many of these campsites are informal areas used for camping, others like along Forest Road 160 and 259 near Jakes Rock;s and along Lolita Grade have enhanced gravel pads/parking areas. Unlike New York State, they do not have formal markings at the sites.

In the Allegheny National Forest there are a variety of back country roads, offering primitive roadside camping.

  • Campsites are free to use, and have no facilities except for a fire ring and a pull-off from the road, and sometimes a site reinforced with gravel.
  • As noted below, some campsites have additional facilities.
  • Don't make a mess of campsites, pack out any garbage left over.
  • Burn only dead and down trees, don't bring in wood from out of state.
  • You can camp up to 14 days per 30 day period in Allegheny National Forest -- no permits are required.

Updated 5/11/2020 - Additional sites along Loleta Grade shown on this map, this new map separated out from NYS campsite map and includes additional information about developed recreation areas, roads and trails.

Please see also information on dispersed, roadside and back-country camping in New York State, Pennsylvania (including DCNR's free-Motor Vehicle Camping program) and West Virginia.

Rainy Day at Moose River Plains

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In 2013, I was determined to get up to Moose River Plains, come hell or high water. I had bought food and supplies, I was ready to get out into the wilderness. But it rained and snowed for three days straight. But at least the black flies weren't too bad and it was pretty walking in the plains.

Taken on Sunday May 26, 2013 at Moose River Plains.

Lotteries

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I still think the a good way to get more people vaccinated is to hand out free lottery tickets (like Megamillions tickets) at vaccine clinics. 💰

It’s unlikely people would buy less lottery tickets if they gave them away at vaccine clinics, so it wouldn’t cost the lottery bureaus anything besides the paper that they are printed on. I guess in theory you could have more winners with more tickets out there but then the prize pool would just be split in more ways.

While I don’t like gambling, I think “free” lotteries are a good way to incentivize good behavior. BF Skinner used to write about how powerful lotteries are as an incentive for behavior. Often a lottery can be more effective than a punishment.

More about Operand Conditioning, which explains the power of lotteries.