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03-20-2020, 05:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1969 18' Caravel
Greenville
, whereEverIroam
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 1,409
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There are still many places in the country where a travel lockdown has not been implemented, and where groceries still have product and produce available.
If you live in an area where supplies are low and travel restrictions in place, then by all means shelter in place.
But there may be those who live in other states where self-isolating in a remote spot is both highly responsible and sensible, to protect themselves and others from either catching or transmitting the virus, if they take careful precautions enroute. We do not know the circumstances of those who make this decision, and should not judge or criticize those whose action may indeed be not only rational but commendable.
I myself do not plan on going camping, nor to encourage others to do so, but will not discourage others from doing so as long as they take proven precautions to prevent transmission. Camping isolated for weeks at a time isn't necessarily a fun-fest. It may be, in some areas, in some cases, a necessary measure to keep family and friends safe and decrease the spread of the pandemic.
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03-20-2020, 05:47 PM
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#262
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Contributing Member
2018 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Austin (Hays County)
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 7,164
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I can go to a local state park for a couple of days and the closest I get to a living person is when I pass him/her my park reservation. I can go weeks before I will next need diesel and I wear a glove on my right hand when I refuel. I eat, whether I am camping or at home.
Given that the virus lives for a long time on paper or cardboard, I have a lot more chance of getting it from the mail person or the UPS driver than at a state park.
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John W. Irwin
2018 Interstate GT, "Sabre-Dog V"
WBCCI #9632
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03-20-2020, 06:39 PM
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#263
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Rivet Master
2017 16' Sport
N/A
, N/A
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 1,789
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You know it’s really very simple, everyone needs to follow Federal and Local Laws, there’s no special exemption no matter how some try and slice or dice it.
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03-20-2020, 07:59 PM
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#264
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azflycaster
I don't think the CDC recommended closing schools was so families could go on a vacation trip. It is all about stopping the spread of this disease.
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Well said - and coming from a high incidence infection rate place like Denver and going to a low rate of infection rate like Phoenix is irresponsible - especially when the place you are traveling to has a higher senior citizen population
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Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
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03-20-2020, 08:58 PM
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#265
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,615
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We have a Grand Canyon raft trip scheduled for this September and recieved this notice today from the raft company (Arizona River Runners). September is a ways out, hoping for the best...
Hello Richard,
We have just received word that Grand Canyon National Park will be suspending river trips until May 21. THIS DOES NOT CURRENTLY AFFECT YOUR RIVER TRIP, but we feel it is important for you to know. We’re hopeful that trips will be able to launch after that date. According to the National Park Service (NPS), “resumption of river trips will be evaluated in mid-April pending current CDC guidance.”
We appreciate you waiting with us to see how things unfold. We will keep preparing for trips that launch after May 21, so we have what we need to put your trip together (forms, payments, etc.) once trips resume.
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Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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03-20-2020, 09:46 PM
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#266
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Site Team
1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
OlyPen
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,930
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A reminder folks - this thread is about camping.... please. Political posts are not allowed at AIR and speculation about possible treatments is off the topic of this thread.
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03-20-2020, 10:15 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2015 23' FB Flying Cloud
Omaha
, Nebraska
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 65
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I am a scientist an a physician. This is the real deal. I saw at least five patients today who I know had COVID-19 but could not “prove” it because tests are unavailable. If I could get a test turn around time is seven days. So the numbers you see are totally unreliable and at least a week behind the reality. This is a novel virus. At least 50% of us will get it. With a conservative mortality rate of 1% that is 1.5 million deaths in USA. HUNKER DOWN. Listen to the scientist not the politicians.
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03-21-2020, 05:57 AM
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#268
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Living Riveted since 2013
2016 Interstate Lounge Ext
Green Cove Springs
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 8,201
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Quick moderator note: several off-topic and/or political posts have been removed. Please do not re-post.
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03-21-2020, 09:28 AM
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#269
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Site Team
2017 30' International
Broomfield
, Colorado
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,555
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Camping during Covid-19 season
Appreciate everyone’s input. We have been self isolating at home. Our thought was to continue to self isolate in the tin can on BLM land. We will not be going, we are staying put. Thanks all.
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03-21-2020, 09:29 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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Thanks for the update.
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03-21-2020, 09:48 AM
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Living Riveted since 2013
2016 Interstate Lounge Ext
Green Cove Springs
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 8,201
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Here’s an article that is relevant to the topic of this thread, and which may influence upcoming wilderness camping plans: https://www.hcn.org/articles/covid19...n-public-lands
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03-21-2020, 10:18 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rocinante
Here’s an article that is relevant to the topic of this thread, and which may influence upcoming wilderness camping plans: . . .
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Thanks for the great article, which challenges an apparent assumption being made by folks heading out on new trips IMO.
Quote:
Originally Posted by OTRA15
If you are heading out on a trip right now, are you assuming that you and your family are not carriers of this virus?
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From the article:
"In Moab and other tourist-based towns, the message that their backyards are still open to out-of-town visitors is making both residents and park employees fear that their communities and workplaces could become the next COVID-19 hotspot."
The entire article is worth a very careful read by anyone preparing to leave on a trip, because the view from "the other side" of his issue is important to consider IMO.
Happy trails,
Peter
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03-21-2020, 10:37 AM
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#273
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Rivet Master
2017 16' Sport
N/A
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Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 1,789
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03-21-2020, 11:25 AM
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#274
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Rivet Master
1964 22' Safari
modesto
, California
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,094
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Travel Map
Just looking at the map for my future travel plans.
-Dennis
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03-21-2020, 12:06 PM
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#275
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Walnut Creek
, California
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 3,952
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For a long time, we have found that our back yard view is a nice one to enjoy. Since we mostly travel and stay in commercial parks, sometimes our own back yard is our best view. No long hike to get to the lookout. Not much elevation to overcome, either coming or going. Close to the toilet facilities. Deliveries to the door ..... you get the point.
Wild life - We have a hawk who hunts from the local trees, the squirrels check out the yard and play on the back fence and the birds enjoy treats from the feeders.
Work - There is the issue of gardening duties, but at least for now, it's under control. The down side is that the home base has more cleaning to do. Certainly, ups and downs with all the views.
Pat
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03-21-2020, 12:33 PM
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#276
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,065
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I think means and methods and practices are going to evolve over time.
We need to pay attention and do our part, not get too focused on what’s going to happen in a couple of months.
In Illinois, we are under a stay at home order beginning today until April 7, 2 1/2 weeks, and it will be reassessed at that time.
We don’t know what this will all look like by April 7, or in a couple of months.
Maggie
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03-21-2020, 12:34 PM
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Home of Vortex tuning
2013 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Spearfish
, South Dakota
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 614
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I'm wondering what will happen when the snowbirds start their migration north?
Currently wintering in Morro Bay, the news tries to look into the future, I don't think we are on anybodies radar yet.
I'm due to roll in June for the redwoods, media is all up about no unnecessary travel, with hints of August. My park is booked out for the summer since Jan 2nd.
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03-21-2020, 12:38 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,065
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I suspect a lot of people have already headed home, watching this unfold across the nation and in their home states, and taking action accordingly.
A couple from Canada I visited with last week were going to try to finish their winter plans, but were concerned about the rapid spread of the virus where they planned to go and where they would need to travel thru to get home.
I think that if we listen to our spidey senses, when they tell us to get the hell out of Dodge, we do.
I have a trip to Glacier on the train planned with my grands in June, which I will have to cancel completely in May in order to be refunded if it doesn’t seem it will be safe to go.
It’s a mess.
Maggie
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03-21-2020, 12:49 PM
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#279
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,065
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We hate uncertainty, is the truth, and right now we’re being forced to live with it indefinitely.
We need to hunker down, and take it a day at a time.
Maggie
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03-21-2020, 01:11 PM
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#280
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Living Riveted since 2013
2016 Interstate Lounge Ext
Green Cove Springs
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 8,201
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Quick moderator note: several off-topic posts have been removed. Please do not re-post in this thread. Please review the topic of this thread before posting.
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