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CruxLuv · « **on:** July 31, 2012, 07:26:12 PM »

"A bill to upgrade the status of Pinnacles National Monument cleared the U.S House of Representatives on Tuesday.

Co-sponsored by Rep. Sam Farr, D-Carmel, the bill would convert Pinnacles' 26,000 acres to a national park. Backers hope the move raises Pinnacles' profile and increases the number of visitors. The bipartisan bill is also sponsored by Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Turlock.

Part of an ancient volcano, the monument is home to tall rock formations, caves and a variety of wildlife, including 30 endangered California condors."

mynameismud · « **Reply #1 on:** July 31, 2012, 08:17:14 PM »

Interesting. I thought Monuments had stricter regulations than National Parks.

mungeclimber · « **Reply #2 on:** July 31, 2012, 08:18:32 PM »

JC w KC redux · « **Reply #3 on:** July 31, 2012, 08:21:32 PM »

I was wondering why someone hadn't already brought this up - maybe you were all too depressed thinking about how no good is likely to come from it.
I don't think a change in name is going to make any difference in visitors.
Sam Farr? - well I have nothing good to say about that entrenched SOB.
Meanwhile they are closing our State Parks and I heard the other day Brown is proposing an underground waterway to connect LA with the Delta at a cost of 26 billion. Can't wait to hear where that $$ is going to come from.

F4? · « **Reply #4 on:** July 31, 2012, 10:02:26 PM »

So what's the difference?

Monument vs nat park?

Bigger crappers? Wilderness permits? More tour buses? Are there ever tour buses?

It will still be our beloved pile of choss.

mynameismud · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2012, 10:11:24 PM »

I do not know but know, but I would think that NP are more open to development. An interesting change. How does it affect the new visitor center? Who know perhaps no changes.

F4? · « **Reply #6 on:** July 31, 2012, 10:17:07 PM »

Maybe a yurt system??

mungeclimber · « **Reply #7 on:** July 31, 2012, 10:30:26 PM »

Bruce H. has put in an inquiry to the park staff to see how this impacts the system.

Atomizer · « **Reply #8 on:** August 01, 2012, 07:49:27 AM »

Ive already submitted my request with the Superintendent to prohibit Rap Bolting. My argument is for historical and cultural protection under the Antiquities Act.

mungeclimber · « **Reply #9 on:** August 01, 2012, 08:07:23 AM »

F4? · « **Reply #10 on:** August 01, 2012, 09:43:23 AM »

I want a Yurt system.

And a camp on top of Chalone.

That would be a great spot to bivy.

mynameismud · « **Reply #11 on:** August 01, 2012, 09:46:35 AM »

Sand beach and diving board at the res

JC w KC redux · « **Reply #12 on:** August 01, 2012, 10:47:51 AM »

not to spoil the party but be careful what you all wish for.
probably not to worry since the senate is too busy arguing over meaningless shite to get this thing passed.
supposedly Farr has been trying since '94. there is a decent article in the SF Chrionicle - much more informative than other pieces i've seen so far.

http://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/Pinnacles-monument-closer-to-park-status-3751450.php

waldo · « **Reply #13 on:** August 02, 2012, 05:20:13 PM »

I've stayed on top of Chalone. Don't tell anybody.

mungeclimber · « **Reply #14 on:** August 02, 2012, 05:29:20 PM »

Quote from: waldo on August 02, 2012, 05:20:13 PM

stayed on top of Chalone. Don't tell anybody.

If I believe everything written on the internet, I'd have mush for a brain. So I think we can safely look at this post with skepticism and not view it as confession of a crime whose statute of limitations has passed.

F4? · « **Reply #15 on:** August 02, 2012, 09:09:12 PM »

Quote

I believe everything written on the internet

You are a wise man, keep believing.

kylequeener · « **Reply #16 on:** August 17, 2012, 11:24:27 AM »

Where is Gavin on this topic?

Atomizer · « **Reply #17 on:** August 20, 2012, 08:49:56 PM »

Yeah, where is Gavin?

Brad Young · « **Reply #18 on:** August 20, 2012, 08:59:14 PM »

Considering how hot Pinnacles must have been during last week's heat wave, he might be shriveled up in some corner somewhere. Or he got smart and left for the coast, or the mountains, or anywhere that wasn't Death Valley hot.

Poor guy.

And speaking of people in this thread, where is Cruxluv and how's she feeing?

CruxLuv · « **Reply #19 on:** August 21, 2012, 12:31:13 PM »

I'm here, I'm here, I'm heeeere! (said in my best Whovillite voice)

The butt is nearly 100% now. I won't make that mistake again! (Surely I have a much grander mistake in store.)

Haven't been doing much climbing. Not even at the gym. Tsk tsk. Miss it muchly too.

Ramping up for our cycling trip thru Portugal and Spain next month. Woohoo!!

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