Twotoes Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Many sports, NBA, March Madness, MLB etc have canceled or postponed their season, many attractions, Disney, Legoland, Bush Gardens, Universal Studios etc. have temporarily closed and now I have even heard that all Apple retail stores are closing. Will the Federal Government close the National Parks in the near future? I hope not, but if they don’t would go visit? Quote 2015 Itasca Ellipse 42QD 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock Edition 2021 Harley Street Glide Special Fulltimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjim Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 I just got word that my volunteer district won't be using volunteers at some locations for the time being. Like the front desk at the Ranger Station, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 On NPS closures, I found this information on the NPS, About Us pages stating as of March 15: Quote Park and Facility Closures Following guidance from the CDC and recommendations from state and local public health authorities in consultation with NPS Public Health Service Officers, the below parks and facilities are temporarily closed. Updates will be posted to the park's website and social media channels. Golden Gate National Recreation Area Please see Golden Gate National Recreation Area's temporary closure advisory page for additional details, or visit the park links below. Alcatraz Island Fort Point National Historic Site Lands End Lookout Muir Woods National Monument Nike Missile Site Point Bonita Lighthouse National Mall and Memorial Parks Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument Ford's Theatre National Historic Site Old Post Office Tower Washington Monument Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velos Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 I would prefer an abundance of caution in advance and hear all the complaints afterwards that it wasn't as bad a predicted than to not act and incur the worst case scenarios. Alternatives to our travels: Catching up on reading (download free books from with your library card or Amazon Prime https://www.amazon.com/primeinsider/reading/prime-reading-perks.html) Free E-books https://mashable.com/article/free-ebooks/ Record lots of movies Walking around the park, though I miss the gym and exercise class camaraderie Walking DVDs for insidehttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=walking+cds&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 Writing letters, emails and texting friends and family Reorganizing and possibly reducing what I carry in my cupboards and storage bays Learn a second language (good mental exercise) This is just one app for free learning: https://www.duolingo.com/ Free online courseshttp://www.openculture.com/freeonlinecourses Check out a newspaper from a country you would like to visithttp://www.onlinenewspapers.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDBirdman Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 14 minutes ago, Velos said: I would prefer an abundance of caution in advance and hear all the complaints afterwards that it wasn't as bad a predicted than to not act and incur the worst case scenarios. Bingo! Caution is the key word, not panic. I like your list, alot of common sense and suggestions there. We are not on the road so it is a good time to continue, for us, to work on our home, paint, continue working on re-modeling. Soon as it warms up a few degrees, I will do some much needed work on our camper. Might put traveling out of state off a month or so. Quote 2002 Fifth Avenue RV (RIP) 2015 Ram 3500 Mega-cab DRW(38k miles), 6.7L Cummins Diesel, A668RFE, 3.73, 14,000 GVWR, 5,630 Payload, 27,300 GCWR, 18,460 Max Trailer Weight Rating(For Sale) , living in the frigid north, ND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandkim Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 Hey, at least in CA. you can pull over on any city street and camp as long as you want. OR and WA too. Who's running those places anyway? Quote Retired USN Engineer 2020 Ram 2500 Bighorn 6.7 Diesel 2014 Crossroads Zinger 27RL (Traded) 2022 Grand Design Reflection 315RLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 4 hours ago, markandkim said: Hey, at least in CA. you can pull over on any city street and camp as long as you want. OR and WA too. Who's running those places anyway? Interesting that we haven't heard anything about how the homeless are dealing with this. Do they even have hand sanitizers? Are they even aware of what's going on? Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, 2gypsies said: Interesting that we haven't heard anything about how the homeless are dealing with this. Do they even have hand sanitizers? Are they even aware of what's going on? Just because a person happens to be homeless doesn't mean they are out of touch . Many are much more 'aware' than a lot of folks that are homed . I'd think that any shelters would be prepared ... Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 I guess I answered my own question and did a 'Google'. https://laist.com/2020/03/13/los-angeles-homeless-coronaviurs-covid.php Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agesilaus Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) I saw a report, unconfirmed, that New Mexico parks have closed their campgrounds and so have at least some of the NM COE campgrounds. Quote EL PASO, Texas (KSTM) — Starting Monday, all New Mexico state parks will be closed in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has directed the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department to close all New Mexico state parks and cancel all events through April 9. The closure could be extended if needed. EMNRD sais there will be law enforcement presence at all parks to “ensure the protection of natural resources.” Visitors with overnight camping reservations will be issued a full refund. Looks like it is true. AZ is open: Quote Arizona State Parks and Trails is open for visitors! We are committed to providing a safe and healthy experience for our visitors and have campsites, cabins, and hiking trails open at more than 30 state parks across Arizona. We are monitoring the situation around COVID-19 and the impact of coronavirus for our state. Utah: Quote The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation takes the health and safety of our visitors seriously. At this time all 44 state parks remain open and fully operational. Nothing on the CO website. Cali is open. WA is open and that's all I'm checking. Nothing on the main COE website tho. One other thing I saw earlier: Canada is closing their borders, period. No getty in. Edited March 17, 2020 by agesilaus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 3 hours ago, agesilaus said: One other thing I saw earlier: Canada is closing their borders, period. No getty in. "Permanent Canadian residents, the immediate family members of Canadian citizens, diplomats, air crews, and U.S. citizens are still being allowed into Canada at this time." https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/canada-shutting-the-border-to-most-non-citizens-due-to-covid-19-pm-trudeau-1.4854503 Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 I hope that they do not close them. I’m going to start hitting them up in a week or so. Death Valley, Sequoia and Yosemite just to name a few. I would think you are safer there away from a lot people and hiking in nature. Quote 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 If the national parks close I hope they lock the gates this time to avoid the vandalism and garbage that happened last time. Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 23 minutes ago, 2gypsies said: If the national parks close I hope they lock the gates this time to avoid the vandalism and garbage that happened last time. I agree completely. We were staying at a SKP co-op outside of Carlsbad when the government was shut down. But at other parks we visited after the Rangers were telling us about all of the destructive things people did. I almost wish they had cameras so they could have caught them and prosecuted them fully. And when they got out they would have to serve 1000’s of hours volunteering in the park that they mistreated. Maybe that would make them understand and appreciate the Park that they damaged. Quote 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 Death Valley's Facebook page said yesterday that, while the park is open, the Visitor's Centers will be closed. Quote LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 Our son in KY got an email from Recreation.gov that canceled his reservation for a COE park there stating that the park will be closed through May 16. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotoes Posted March 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 13 hours ago, rynosback said: I hope that they do not close them. I’m going to start hitting them up in a week or so. Death Valley, Sequoia and Yosemite just to name a few. I would think you are safer there away from a lot people and hiking in nature. You just named one of the most crowded parks, Yosemite. Yellowstone, Zion, and Grand Canyon are also very popular. Don’t think they would be safer. Quote 2015 Itasca Ellipse 42QD 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock Edition 2021 Harley Street Glide Special Fulltimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Camper Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 I received my weekly National Parks Traveler edition today and the story there is that the superintendents have been given the authority to close up facilities as necessary. The story was lengthy and you can go to their website for the complete details. Visitor facilities and services across the National Park System began closing Tuesday, hours after park superintendents were given the authority to do what they thought best to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the parks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 Here is one of a handful of articles from the National Parks Traveler: https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2020/03/update-tensions-growing-within-national-park-service-over-coronavirus-pandemic?utm_source=National+Parks+Traveler%2C+Week+in+Review%2C+March+17%2C+2020&utm_campaign=National+Parks+Traveler+Weekly+Review&utm_medium=email Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertraveler Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 found this link to state park closures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 This is a good site on National Parks. http://Great resource link to National Parks/Monuments by state and attraction. https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/alerts.htm?t=Closure&p=1&v=1 Quote 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermilye Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 On 3/17/2020 at 8:11 AM, LindaH said: Death Valley's Facebook page said yesterday that, while the park is open, the Visitor's Centers will be closed. Same with Great Smoky Mountain NP. Quote Travel photos RV Blogs Journals & Travelogues at:http://www.lakeshoreimages.com My Travel Blog - Jon's Journeys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatrack Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Northwest MS COE just told us we have to be out by Sunday noon. They are closing all the COE's in this area. Quote 2017 DRV Fullhouse JX450 2020 Volvo VNR 42-640, D13, 455hp, Ishift, 189"wb, factory single, ET Junior Hitch @ 195", Jacklopee, Directlink 2016 GMC 3500 Denali DRW, CC, LB, Curt 25k, Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trostberg Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 Just read that the parks that tried to stay open had thefts of toilet paper, sanitizer and crowding that did not allow them to continue to be in compliance with CDC. Not a place I would want to stay anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agesilaus Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) TP, Kleenex and paper towels have reappeared in our stores. Limit 1 package per visit. The hysterical panic is subsiding slowly here locally. I saw someone with bottled water in his cart too. There are still odd empty spots on the shelves tho Edited March 27, 2020 by agesilaus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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