I went down to meet up with a friend and do a little shake down run with my rig. He was camping with his son and doing a little target practices. The forest service has shut down most of the shooting along Mnt Herman and I understand why. It is so that they can cute down on all the trash that irresponsible people leave. I was very disappointed to say the least. I like going down there because it is an easy drive from my home and the rock formation are incredible unique. They found a place to camp right on the other side of where they start allowing shooting and the spur dead ends after a intersection. Going right from the intersection leads you on a 2 mile loop back to Mnt Herman road. Very nice meandering through rocks slight up and down grades. We went a little ways down Mnt Herman and took another spur which was much easier doable in most any vehicle. All along that trail was places littered with spots where people tested their skills with what ever toy they bought for X-mas. I was very disappointed. Because there used to be no ugly yellow signs saying no shooting in this area (spurs off mnt Herman road) and I can see more signs popping up for the remainder off that road after driving the area. I did not get any pictures off those spots but you can just imagine what a ranger and tree huggers (hikers) which are many are witness to. Won't be long before shooting won't be allowed at all in our forests and I can't blame anyone who puts a stop to it after what I saw. But the sad thing is there will be no place for father to teach how to shoot and sped quality time with his son in a responsible manner. It is becoming more common all over.
Sorry about the rant but what is wrong with people????????