BLM camping is great, when in the West.  Not available in most states, 
including some of the western ones.  If one's objective on a given 
occasion is one of the National Parks, BLM camping is moot.  Most of the 
NP campgrounds are now concessioner operated as well, and though a 
different department (Interior rather than Ag) is involved, we can look 
for a similar effort on the NP concessioner's part as well.  Of course, 
if campsite users had not either expected or caved in to all the 
overkill "services" that the campgrounds now offer .......... . 
Hmmmmmmmmm.  DMc

On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 1:25 PM, Bob Stevens wrote:

> Thanks Loren. Done!
> I've always enjoyed BLM lands camping anyway.
> I know that doesn't suit everyone that his edict affects,
> but it is my way of being "active" in this regard.
> Passive militancy seems to suit me at this stage of life.
>
> bob
>
> On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 12:00 PM, Loren Busch  wrote:
>
>> Forwarding this message, originally from 'Escapees' because of the 
>> great
>> number of members of these lists that use the Senior Pass in Federal
>> Campgrounds.
>>
>> Escapees  E-News Release
>> U.S.  Forest Service Announces Proposed Changes to  Senior and 
>> Disabled
>> Camping Discounts
>> 12/4/2009
>> A news release from  the Western Slope No-Fee Coalition was forwarded 
>> to us
>> at headquarters by a  fellow Escapee. That news release, which 
>> publicizes
>> the U.S. Forest Service’s  plans to reduce or eliminate some current
>> discount
>> programs, is excerpted  below. Needless to say, any change in the 
>> senior
>> and disabled park pass  programs has the potential to affect a large 
>> number
>> of
>> RVers and outdoor  enthusiasts.
>>