Seems that that this thread has taken a small detour away from the orig post. No problem!!
Back in the '70s, when we moved to Oregon, we used to camp, canoe, and ride outside of Bend along the Deschutes River. There were many spots to stay, definitely dispersed camping, Cow Camp, Slough Camp, and up next to Benham Falls. Very pristine and all those that used those areas took care of them. Worst thing you might run into was a pile of "road apples"!!!
THEN, Bend became "Californicated"!!! Now, you can't camp anywhere along the river until below (or above!!) Sun River. Only open to "bike" riders in their tights!! Back in the days of open camping, you rode on the fire roads, and the few actual trails. Now, there are multiple "tutu" bike trails running out from every parking lot that have been built to accommodate the PC riders!! Looks like a spider web spreading out from the lot. But, they have great cement shi**ers!!!
You will never be able to tell me that that this is decent use of the resources in this day and age. Seems to me that certain groups have taken over the agenda, and have prevailed. Personally, considering how most of these "riders" act, both in the woods and on city streets, maybe they should be removed from the forests!!!
Done ranting, let the PC flaming begin!!!
