Bad news for NC state parks....

[Nails]

I don't know much about North Carolina state law, but I watched an episode of Andy Griffith in a bar last night. The sound was off, but I think I got the gist of it...

But seriously, I'm not sure that a state agency has the power to ban something just with a memo. Usually, for a goverment agency to make a rule, they have to go through a process where the proposed rule is open to public comment and then some other things. There was a thread where I posted a more in-depth thought about it a couple years ago, but I'm too lazy to link it here.

I don't know if this would be of any help, but if one of yinz has enough time on his hands to look it up, have at it.

And if you didn't recognize the above (corrupted) reference, you're not a Simpsons (specifically, Lionel Hutz fan.

[Harpo63]

What ever happend to the thread where we discussed the educational brochure for hikers/rangers and even possibly the "idiots" that Hooch fondly called them? Guess this is a swift kick in the pants to do something...

[slowhike]

I have a lingering thought that I'll have to try & find an answer to tomorrow.
I can't help but wonder about the possibility that the guy who said that was just yanking our friend, Carolinahammocker's chain... having himself a little fun at the visitor's expense???
Maybe not, but I plan to make a few calls tomorrow.

[Shane]

Better to ask forgiveness than permission I always say.

S

[slowhike]

Better to ask forgiveness than permission I always say.

S

Yeah, but in this case it might be nice to have a hammock stand in the trunk... just in case

[gargoyle]

EWKER DID IT!!!!

Those tent guys are evil.

[MacEntyre]

We need a new acronym: SPSH - State Park Stealth Hang

I can see doing a S24O SPSH.

- MacEntyre

[MondayHopscotch]

What idiot made that decision? Clearly made by the ignorant and uninformed. Like Shug said, just another reason to avoid state parks. It's a shame too, because so many state parks are great places to camp for an easy overnighter just to get away for the night. Oh well, good excuse to go hike someplace else.

Just as far too many decisions these days are...

[UCMWINGS]

Sounds like another April Fools prank. HaHaHa...

[slowhike]

Sounds like another April Fools prank. HaHaHa...

Well, ya know, that thought came to mind too... maybe carolinahammocker is "yanking our chain"
I'd rather that be true than hear about banned hammocks though