This is a view of the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive in Big Bend National Park with the Christmas Mountains in the distance.I thought was an appropriate entry for today as this is the day the State Land Commission will decide their fate.
As I posted a couple of weeks ago, the Christmas Mountains (about 9,000 acres in size) were donated to the state for inclusion in a park. I think the idea was either a state park or to be added to neighboring Big Bend National Park.
Our esteemed public officials decided the state parks cannot manage it (no money) and that they would sell it to the highest bidder. The whole thing is just a mess. The NPS will take it but the Land Commissioner will not give it to them. The newspaper has reported that the group who originally gave the donation may rebuy it and give it to the NPS.
This is such a unique opportunity to add land to a major park that I hope the Land Commission comes to their senses and makes this part of BBNP.
No comments:
Post a Comment