Campfires aren't what they use to be

abc40kids wrote:

MewshawManor wrote:
If we were neighbors to that site, something would have been said. The campfire is not a waste bin. The last state park site we moved into it, it was apparent someone was doing this very thing. Before I went to use the firepit, I had to shovel out all their trash remains.

Been to many sites where some remnants of trash were left in the pit, no big deal and I've seen many throw trash in the fire( paper plates, cans.... ) the cg staff should have that pit cleaned before you roll up, shouldn't be your problem.

So this lady used some trash to get her fire started and there was some smoke, big deal, no reason to confront her unless she's dumping trash on a burning fire continuously. My kids have thrown trash in the fire pit during the day thinking I'll just burn it at night to only find them self cleaning it out before I do build a fire.

The trash "was" her "campfire" all 60 seconds of it. The reminants of their food over the last 11/2 days was obviously still there as the flies, wasps and critters were enjoying the leftovers.

I would hope some day you come across a fire pit such as this. Not a pleasant sight, then you have to deal with it. And for those blaming the campground for not cleaning it up is an excuse which just supports the attitudes and actions of a few slobs. You see they don't care because they know someone else is there to clean up their mess.

I'd wonder what you would say when a animal like a bear found the fire pit next to you a advantageous place to rummage for food.

We're not talking just a cup or plate. Everything that was consumed and the equipment they ate it on, including the left overs got tossed into it. Then the ceremonial lighting. The lady only showed her face once the whole time we were there, to light the fire. I guess it was the highlight of her trip.