One of the things that irks me the most is when people destroy public property. Some people cut down trees, spray paint rocks, tear up fields with quads recklessly, or do other damage. They seem not to understand that this public land belongs to not only them but to us all. Public land is out there for all to use, to enjoy and respect.

We don’t need more rules and regulations on how we can use public land. Just because some idiots choose to leave litter on the ground, doesn’t mean we should be prohibited from camping. Likewise, just because some people tear up the land with their quads, doesn’t mean all motor vehicle trails should be closed. You wonder why people simply can not see the beauty they are destroying.

There is a sign on Vroman’s Nose that says “Respect the Land, and the Land will Respect You”. That seems like such common sense, yet so many people fail to follow such things. Most of really love the land out here, and it seems only sensible for others to respect it similarly.