Sort of caving related I guess. I cleaned up a bunch of beer cans
and other trash that local reds left at a camping spot way
back in Rocky River Gorge, TN. There is a renowned huge poplar
tree there and a campsite. Several caves are in the area as well
as one major vertical cave, but camp sites are very scarce due to the narrow gorge and river that takes up most of the area. I know of only four places to camp in the entire gorge and one is on the side of the road. Probably more locals than cavers visit and camp in the area but 4000 acres of it was bought a couple years ago and I don't want the new owner to get uptight about trash and gate the area off. It was previously gated shut
for several years. Houses are going up on top of
the plateau overlooking the gorge and there are horse back riders
who frequent the area. I hope that cleaning that well known camp
site will sit well with the owners and others who frequent the area.
And hopefully cavers will continue to have access to the area.