No, I am sure the rangers are not out to get me. And anyway, there is no way I am going to break the rules -- believe it or not, in 49 years of driving, I have gotten exactly one ticket --- back in the mid 1970s, I went 60 in a 55 zone on a rural highway. I am one of those boring law abiding people you hear about. I've already downloaded the MVUM!
As it turns out, I spoke to the ranger yesterday, to discuss my dilemma. She explained that since there will be so many people showing up for the eclipse (this is in Wyoming), they fully expect that people will have to break new ground within 300 feet of the forest roads -- there will not be enough pre-existing boondocking sites to satisfy the demand. She says just avoid meadows and be as careful as possible, and that will be good enough.
So my mind is somewhat more at ease. We will see what things look like when we get there in August.
