Posted on 01/14/2022 6:28:40 AM PST by artichokegrower
I don't have to get close enough to worry about that.
The late wife assured me it was against the law to shoot the artists, so 9 tires shot on their 3 vehicles left them with the chance to think about their actions. .25-06 from 400+ yards is death on sidewalls.
There are Historic ‘tags’ from the early guides and visitors to Mammoth Cave. Some are well regarded by the historians of the Park, as guides and explorers. Some were slaves, getting advantages of their skills and experience.
In 70’s, if I recall, the Park started allowing self guided touring in which visitors could walk the trails in the Historic section by themselves. But this also allowed uncaring people to use pocket knives and such to disfigure walls and some nice places. The Park managers have learned their lesson and do not allow ‘free ranging’ anymore.
It will be like that anywhere barbarians can go, and modern ease of travel allows them to spread.
Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints.
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