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grannyhiker Member
Joined: 29 Jul 2006 Posts: 3516 | TRs | Pics Location: Gateway to the Columbia Gorge |
This is a road sign I saw at South Pass on my way to the trailhead in Wyoming's Wind Rivers last summer. Evidently there's a little confusion in the Wyoming State Highway Department.
The start of the Lander Cutoff road at South Pass. Evidently the WY Highway Dept. is a bit confused as to the duration of winter. I'm inclined to favor the white sign.
The Forest Service in the Winds evidently likes to discourage hikers, as witness these two signs. After you've hiked half a mile from the first sign, the goal is farther away!
Trail mileage signs Dad's Lake just got 1/2 mile farther away!
May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view.--E.Abbey
May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view.--E.Abbey
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hiker1 Member
Joined: 29 Aug 2009 Posts: 1624 | TRs | Pics Location: West Coast |
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Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:36 pm
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Seymour River above Twin Bridges, Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, North Vancouver, BC
falling leaves / hide the path / so quietly
~John Bailey, "Autumn," a haiku year, 2001, as posted on oldgreypoet.com
falling leaves / hide the path / so quietly
~John Bailey, "Autumn," a haiku year, 2001, as posted on oldgreypoet.com
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D. Inscho Not bored yet...
Joined: 28 Feb 2010 Posts: 973 | TRs | Pics Location: Bellingham,WA |
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D. Inscho
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Sun Apr 29, 2012 11:20 am
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Lummi Island schoolhouse
http://david-inscho.smugmug.com/
The key to a successful trip is to do the planning during work hours. -- John Muir
“My most memorable hikes can be classified as 'Shortcuts that Backfired'.” --Ed Abbey
http://david-inscho.smugmug.com/
The key to a successful trip is to do the planning during work hours. -- John Muir
“My most memorable hikes can be classified as 'Shortcuts that Backfired'.” --Ed Abbey
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hiker1 Member
Joined: 29 Aug 2009 Posts: 1624 | TRs | Pics Location: West Coast |
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Sun Apr 29, 2012 3:42 pm
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Grannyhiker wrote: | The Forest Service in the Winds evidently likes to discourage hikers, as witness these two signs. After you've hiked half a mile from the first sign, the goal is farther away!
Trail mileage signs Dad's Lake just got 1/2 mile farther away! |
Trail length measuring is an inexact science. This kind of error happens all too often, unfortunately. Using the wheel method is about the only accurate way to measure distance, and even then it depends on who is doing it and if they make mistakes, or if the mileage meter is calibrated properly. Then there's the problem of trail reroutes, and if the trail is remeasured or not. Errors also happen with the people who make the trail signs. I used to volunteer with the Green Mtn. Club maintaining the Long Trail in Vt. Getting the single measuring wheel from the club HQ was impossible because it was always out when I needed it. I knew there were mistakes on some signs for the trail section I was maintaining, but could never get the signs fixed.
falling leaves / hide the path / so quietly
~John Bailey, "Autumn," a haiku year, 2001, as posted on oldgreypoet.com
falling leaves / hide the path / so quietly
~John Bailey, "Autumn," a haiku year, 2001, as posted on oldgreypoet.com
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Bloated Chipmunk Cock Rock Searcher
Joined: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 2993 | TRs | Pics Location: Margaritaville |
The hikers seem unfazed
Home is where the hiking is.
"Peaks that have come and gone four times should halt a man in his steps." -- William O. Douglas
A balanced diet is a margarita in each hand.
Home is where the hiking is.
"Peaks that have come and gone four times should halt a man in his steps." -- William O. Douglas
A balanced diet is a margarita in each hand.
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Toni Member
Joined: 17 Sep 2007 Posts: 829 | TRs | Pics Location: Issaquah |
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Mon Jun 22, 2015 9:49 pm
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Seen near Anacortes
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Bloated Chipmunk Cock Rock Searcher
Joined: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 2993 | TRs | Pics Location: Margaritaville |
There's a couple confusing things about this sign...
Home is where the hiking is.
"Peaks that have come and gone four times should halt a man in his steps." -- William O. Douglas
A balanced diet is a margarita in each hand.
Home is where the hiking is.
"Peaks that have come and gone four times should halt a man in his steps." -- William O. Douglas
A balanced diet is a margarita in each hand.
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JVesquire Member
Joined: 28 Jun 2006 Posts: 993 | TRs | Pics Location: Pasco, WA |
From the Kitsap County Fair:
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wolffie Member
Joined: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 2693 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
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Tue Nov 24, 2015 4:29 pm
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I think this belongs in the Saloon signs thread
Some people have better things to do with their lives than walking the dog. Some don't.
Some people have better things to do with their lives than walking the dog. Some don't.
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Bloated Chipmunk Cock Rock Searcher
Joined: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 2993 | TRs | Pics Location: Margaritaville |
The little sign reads "Unsafe drinking water"
Water tank
Seems like instead it should read "Unsafe water to drink", IMHO.
Home is where the hiking is.
"Peaks that have come and gone four times should halt a man in his steps." -- William O. Douglas
A balanced diet is a margarita in each hand.
Home is where the hiking is.
"Peaks that have come and gone four times should halt a man in his steps." -- William O. Douglas
A balanced diet is a margarita in each hand.
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rossb Member
Joined: 23 Sep 2002 Posts: 1679 | TRs | Pics
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In Patagonia there is a sign warning folks about loose rocks.This was my favorite sign (and there are plenty of great signs in Patagonia). My guess is that after translating the Spanish, someone (probably the sign maker) noticed the double meaning and engraved the Rolling Stones logo on it. Really cute.
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Tom Admin
Joined: 15 Dec 2001 Posts: 17835 | TRs | Pics
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texasbb Misplaced Texan
Joined: 30 Mar 2009 Posts: 1153 | TRs | Pics Location: Tri-Cities, WA |
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call-151 Member
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 59 | TRs | Pics Location: Vancouver, BC |
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Don't Feed the Bears
The guy in the car looks really worried...
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veronika Member
Joined: 25 Apr 2010 Posts: 3015 | TRs | Pics Location: On the road |
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Mon Apr 08, 2019 4:13 pm
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Dude lost his head...
Take risks not to escape life, but to prevent life from escaping
I may not have anyone rocking my world right now but, I don't have anyone messing it up either.
Take risks not to escape life, but to prevent life from escaping
I may not have anyone rocking my world right now but, I don't have anyone messing it up either.
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