To the Couple who had their Car Vandalized on Oct 2nd

We have surveillance images that you may want to review if you want to press charges.  Contact either Matt or myself (Rick) at letongwedus@gmail.com (or use the Call Me button in the sidebar.

Vandalism at Scenic

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:  Anybody found on the Scenic property without permission  is going to be asked to leave immediately.  {No change there}

Anybody found on the Scenic property a second time without permission to be there will have charges preferred for 2nd Degree Criminal Trespass. {We have let you slide . . . no more}

Anybody who does not have permission to be on the Scenic property, is

Scenic is conditionally open

We've talked it over and have come to the conclusion that the worst of the vandalism has abated so, therefore, we are going to allow access to the hot springs on a permission-based reservation system . . . meaning, read the Conditions of Access in the sidebar and then ask for permission. Help cover the costs of controlling the vandalism, etc with a contribution via the PayPal icon.Conditions as

Peek-a-boo, I see you

Okay, so let's not totally embarrass the antics of some of the dozens of trespassers to the springs over the last week. I will share just one image of a curious dude intent on examining it where I thought the camera was well-hidden. I'll place it better the next time. And maybe the next time I will post those embarrassing photos as a trespasser has little reason to expect privacy while

Surveillance Footage

The Forest Service is going to be interested in this individual


One of the surveillance cameras we've installed at the springs . . . and a test of it's capabilities.
You can view some of the images it took over a period of a couple of days here:  http://www.anthonians.org/forgotten_knot/Scenic%20Trespassers/

Scenic Hot Springs is Closed Until Further Notice

Matt will be giving a more thorough update but until we straighten out the vandalism over the New Year weekend we will not be giving permission for anyone to visit the hot springs.  I realize that most of those wishing to visit are good people . . . unfortunately, a few miscreants have ruined it for everyone.  Both myself and Matt . . . Bob and a few other volunteers will be paying surprise