Camper Comments


These are actual comments left on U. S. Forest Service registration sheets and comment cards by backpackers completing wilderness camping trips:

"A small deer came into my camp and stole my bag of pickles. Is there a way I can get reimbursed? Please call."

"Escalators would help on steep uphill sections."

"Instead of a permit system or regulations, the Forest Service needs to reduce worldwide population growth to limit the number of visitors to wilderness."

"Trails need to be wider so people can walk while holding hands."

"Ban walking sticks in wilderness. Hikers that use walking sticks are more likely to chase animals."

"All the mile markers are missing this year."

"Found a smoldering cigarette left by a horse."

"Trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that go uphill."

"Too many bugs and leeches and spiders and spider webs. Please spray the wilderness to rid the area of these pests."

"Please pave the trails so they can be plowed of snow in the winter."

"Chair lifts need to be in some places so that we can get to wonderful views without having to hike to them."

"The coyotes made too much noise last night and kept me awake. Please eradicate these annoying animals."

"Reflectors need to be placed on trees every 50 feet so people can hike at night with flashlights."

"Need more signs to keep area pristine."

"A McDonald's would be nice at the trail head."

"The places where trails do not exist are not well marked."

"Too many rocks in the mountains."



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Some are pretty good!

Just think, a typical fat Joe 6 pack gets out of his monster SUV. Jumps on a chair lift to the top of a mountain, enjoys the views without having to actualy walk, and gets a 2000 calorie Big Mac while doing it.

Nothing more American!

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Classic remarks.

I imagine a lot of suggestion boxes would yield similar silly sounding comments.

Tom W

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

..........and, if you need even further proof.........

The average person is a moron.

For once I was thinking the same thing!

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Oh come on, have you never done that ... put silly stuff in anonymous comment boxes? Perhaps some of those comments (if they are real at all) are from sincerely deranged people but I'll bet most come from people having fun with the fed.

No, I have never done that.

And, no, most of those comments are not from people having fun with the Fed. They're from your typical American.........sorry to say.

I too would guess that most of the comments were serious. There are untold amounts of people who neither appreciate nor understand the wilderness. LOL at McDonalds at the trail head.

"I will not be returning again.I left my tent to relieve myself.When I returned I saw a large bear having sex with my wife who seemed to enjoy it"......

You maybe right. I don't know.

B