> 
> This is NOT a "park" - This is public land that is administered by USDA 
> Forest Service where the rules and regulations are completely different 
> from those on public lands which are administered by USDI National Park 
> Service. It is important to remember that all public lands are not 
> administered by the same federal agencies and that these two agencies 
> have completely different management philoshophies. Having areas, on 
> USFS lands, that allow people the freedom to hike with their dogs is 
> part of the plan. If members of the public prefer not to be around 
> other people's dogs, they should spend their vacation time on National 
> Park lands where dogs are strictly prohibited anywhere except in 
> developed areas - where they must be leashed at all times!
> 
> Just to clarify the rules on the INYO National Forest, where this trip 
> is taking place, dogs need to be on leashes that are no longer than 6 
> feet in length while they are in developed areas, such as campgrounds, 
> Visitor Centers, Interpretive Sites and in areas that are posted as 
> such. Dogs are allowed to be off leashes on trails as long as they are 
> controlable by sight or sound.
> 
> Hope this helps!
> 
> Kath
      I think You totally missed the point!

                 ERIC