2022-08-16, 01:42 PM
(2022-08-06, 04:28 PM)TacoLand Wrote:(2022-08-06, 02:31 PM)Beardilocks Wrote: My biggest worry is that they will just close and gate off any damaged dirt roads. So few are left in the park at this point...
Having trouble coming up with any roads off the top of my head that have been permanently closed in the last 20 years in DVNP, despite numerous instances of catastrophic flash flooding (incl. destroying Scotty's Castle and Grapevine Canyon).
Whenever I see such a claim, the person making it can't provide any examples. Some roads were closed back in 1994 or so, due to the California Desert Conservation Act and the establishment of Wilderness areas. I dunno what has been closed by authorities since then.
BTW, the 2015 flood definitely did not "destroy" Scotty's castle. The castle itself wasn't damaged at all. There was some damage to other buildings in the area.
Beardilocks, have you actually driven every unpaved road in the Park?