Public lands access event on Sand Lick Rd.

[Yasmeen]

Thanks for all the updates, Dustin!

Amusing when old word filters creep back in...

[dustonian]

Haha, the "Vanilla Ice" thing? I thought that was just what local folks "in the know" call him....

Another update... http://www.wcyofm.com/news/u-s-forestry ... over-road/

There will be a blurb on Lex 18 news this afternoon or tonight. The local tourism boards and county officials have requested the presence of anyone who supports access to public lands and would really appreciate it if some climbers showed up tomorrow morning!!

[Meadows]

It's amazing how much damage was done to a beautiful road just to kick out recreators. I knew the closure of the road happened without following protocol (community input) so I'm glad to see that something is getting done.

Thanks for staying on top of this, Dustin.

GREAT point in the video: "the land is owned by Kentucky tax payers."

[dustonian]

UPDATE: https://www.facebook.com/TakeBackTheNarrows

"ALERT: Wednesday event has been cancelled!

Details are scare but co road crews will NOT be there and pressure has been applied somewhere. Keep an eye on this page for updates... I am looking for info now."

Man what a rollercoaster...

[Andrew]

UPDATE: https://www.facebook.com/TakeBackTheNarrows

"ALERT: Wednesday event has been cancelled!

Details are scare but co road crews will NOT be there and pressure has been applied somewhere. Keep an eye on this page for updates... I am looking for info now."

Man what a rollercoaster...

This is awesome... SCOTUS here we come.in about 15 years

[dustonian]

Hooray for bureaucracy!!!!

[dustonian]

UPDATE.... https://www.facebook.com/TakeBackTheNarrows

"Alert: Two big pieces of news... Congressman Barr is now involved in the effort to reopen the narrows and, after a meeting, reports a positive response from top forest service officials. It appears that political will within the forest service may be collapsing... Please show your support for congressman Barr! Second is that three counties (Lee, Powel and Estill) have teamed up to to purchase 3,000 acres of land to create a multi-use off road park. In the sand lick area... I am not sure of specific boundaries but I know it includes widowmaker amount other things. Park will be pay-to-play but I am told the fees will be quite reasonable... This will compliment narrows rd and many other trails in the region. This and some additional initiatives going on that will combine to make the sand lick area the go to place for OHV tourism in the state. Keep your eyes open and don't let off the pressure folks!"

[ynp1]

That is a great video!