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Yosemite_Sam1
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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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Yosemite_Sam1
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May 05, 2020
Tip for those itching to go out.

If roads into BLM or USDA lands are not posted closed or blocked (usually with big rocks, lol), then you can camp. Just maintain the usual Covid protocols for everyone to be safe and good camper practices.

Word of mouth seems not very useful nowadays as like fishermen and hunters, they are keeping their secrets close to their chests -- understandably, they don't want their spots overrun and attract authorities to close it down seeing abuse.

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