Thursday, October 10, 2013

A Sad Situation

This is the entrance to Indian Cove, a beautiful area within Joshua Tree National Park. It's prime tourist season out here, and I feel sorry for those visitors that have traveled long distances and can't get into the park because our government can't get its act together. A sad situation indeed.
Here's a photo taken inside Indian Cove about a year ago... great rock climbing, camping and hiking. Let's hope they open for business soon!
Linking with Skywatch Friday.
Thanks for stopping by!!
Posted by

23 comments:

  1. HeatherOctober 10, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    It's sad how many people are being denied the privilege of visiting our National Parks and monuments. The federal goverment has even gone so far as to urge states to close state parks, which -- thankfully -- our DNR has so far refused to do.

    ReplyDelete
  2. AnonymousOctober 10, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    Arizona and Utah are trying for permission to open their National parks with state money, I hope they can work that out, I don't picture Gov.Brown doing the same here. The entire congress needs a lesson they should have all learned in pre-school about playing well together!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Billy Blue EyesOctober 10, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    Makes you want to climb under the bar and carry on walking. Did not realise it was still ongoing and I thought our govenment was bad.

    ReplyDelete
  4. eileeninmdOctober 11, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    It is sad, I have a vacation planned and might have to cancel. Great shots, thanks for sharing. Have a happy weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  5. JudyOctober 11, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    I love the photo from last year!!! It almost looks like the rocks have been placed there!!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Yogi♪♪♪October 11, 2013 at 4:11 AM

    I'm hoping that they get it together also. Great sky in the background of somber sign though.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Nature in the BurbsOctober 11, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    Beautiful. Truly a shame...I wonder how much money was spent making the sign.

    ReplyDelete
  8. LeaOctober 11, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    The whole situation is just plain stupid! Whatever happened to common sense?
    Here the Natchez Trace Parkway is still open to travelers driving through, but the Visitors Centers (educational programs, restrooms, and gift shops) are closed down and locked up tight. At least our state parks are still open, and I'm grateful for that.
    Lea

    ReplyDelete
  9. TexWisGirlOctober 11, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    sure is pretty.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Gail DixonOctober 11, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    That really is sad. I was happy to learn the State parks are still open, so we're going this weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Sally in WAOctober 11, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    It is sad the situation with our parks and our government in general. Indian Cove sure is a beautiful place.

    ReplyDelete
  12. dianasfaria.comOctober 11, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    this IS a very sad situation indeed.
    Thank you for sharing these very interesting photos. I love your banner shot too.
    I look forward to following you on your adventures.

    ReplyDelete
  13. LauraOctober 11, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    What a beautiful place. Hopefully there will be resolution soon.

    ReplyDelete
  14. AlOctober 11, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Don't get me started - I'm so mad about this stupid shutdown and all the people it's affected (including us directly as my wife is a federal employee). That's a beautiful place.

    ReplyDelete
  15. StephanieOctober 11, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    It is a really sad situation and hopefully your government settles this nonsense soon. A beautiful place you captured.

    ReplyDelete
  16. GeorgeOctober 11, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Your second photo shows why this is such a popular destination -- it's beautiful. We're not far from the Smokies, and many people have been turned away. The state and some of the local governments are trying to get at least part of the park reopened, but so far no deal has been reached.

    ReplyDelete
  17. ArijaOctober 11, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Personally, Congress should have it's head read! What are the people who have been laid off to feed their families on? Career politicians are a race unto themselves and seem to have no idea how normal people have to battle to keep bread on the table, when they themselves have wealth to back them up.
    Disappointing for travellers but i pity the wage earners much more.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Photos by StanOctober 12, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    At least Nature is not shut down!

    ReplyDelete
  19. Spare Parts and PicsOctober 12, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Update: I read in today's (Saturday) paper that state and private funding is helping to open some locations, including the Statue of Liberty, Grand Canyon, and Mt. Rushmore. Things are looking up!

    ReplyDelete
  20. HannahOctober 12, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Beautiful desert images and skies! I hope the deadlock is over soon. So many people are affected, with lots of financial loss from lost revenues from the parks being open, how does that make sense?

    ReplyDelete
  21. Stewart MOctober 12, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    This is a very strange situation to view from outside. I suppose we would have a similar situation here if all the national park staff were not at work.

    I looks like a great place - once you can get in!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

    ReplyDelete
  22. LaloofahOctober 13, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    It is a real shame (we're on the other side of the state, but of course the same fate befell Yellowstone, inspiring the same levels of concern, disappointment and disgust). I too can see from your photos why Indian Cove/Joshua NP is such a popular place to visit! Really lovely, in such an other-worldly way!

    ReplyDelete
  23. desertsandbeyondOctober 13, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Very sad indeed...sigh...Also, the Pinyon Flats campground is CLOSED. While not that many people camp there, occasionally I DO see a tent or camper. I posted about it on my Deep Canyon blog: http://rav4adventures.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)