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Yosemite_Sam1
Explorer
Apr 22, 2020

Opening of National Parks, Forests & State Parks

For us gearing up for camping once lockdown is lifted. I imagine it will take a lot of searches as the opening will be phased based on some local health metrics. Let's be of service of one anoth...
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azdryheat
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Apr 23, 2020
My error on the AZ state parks. In the recent past, Catalina State Park was closed Jun 1 to Sept 1. Same for Picacho Peak. Why would anyone want to camp in triple digit heat? I've done it at the lake for boating purposes but it was miserable otherwise. In summer we head for higher, cooler ground to camp.

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