The following views are actually
suggestions and comments that have been received by the National Forest Service from
visitors to our nation's parks.
"Need more signs to keep the park pristine."
"Escalators would help on steep uphill areas of the
hiking trails."
"More families would enjoy the parks and city children
could learn more about nature if the Parks Department would provide services that include
arcades, water slides and child care."
"A big hotel with a golf course and even a convention
center would attract more people to this natural beauty."
"Instead of a permit system or fees, the Forest Service
needs to reduce worldwide population growth to limit the number of visitors to the
wilderness."
"Trails need to be wider so people can walk while
holding hands."
"All the mile markers are missing this year."
"We found a smoldering cigarette left by a horse."
"Many trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid
building ones that go uphill."
"Too many bugs and leeches and spider webs. Please spray
wilderness areas to rid them of these pests."
"Please pave the trails so they can be plowed of snow in
the
winter."
"Chair lifts need to be in some places so that we can
get to the wonderful views without having to hike to them."
"The coyotes made too much noise last night and kept me
awake. Please eradicate these annoying animals."
"It would be nice to have the Kodak scenic markers so we
could identify the photographic sites."
"I like all the trees but you need to plant some
flowers. Flower gardens would be so pretty in the forest."
"The giant trees are spectacular but there are too many
of the same kind; you should plant different types, for variety."
"Reflectors need to be placed on the trees every 50 feet
so people could hike at night with flashlights."
"You should have a petting zoo here so that the children
could touch the squirrels, deer and bears."
"I was stung by a bee; you should have warning
signs."
"A McDonald's would be a nice sight at the
trailhead."
"The places where trails do not exist are not well
marked."
"Too many rocks on the mountains."
"A deer came into my camp and stole my bag of chips. Is
there away I can get reimbursed: Please call . . . . ."
