Valley Forge Park
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Topic created by Steve on Mon Jun 13, 2016 at 6:51 amAt the summer meeting yesterday, an anonomous member suggessted an unofficial gathering at George Washington's Headquarters to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Being one that often scoffs at authority, I want to join in. However, since my maturity level is expected to rise as my age increases, I have to wonder what the penalty could be if park officials should arrive. A small fine, or expulsion from the park would be acceptable to me, but arrest or loss of our non-profit status would not. Does anyone know what the penalty may be?
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Reply by ErikEddy on Mon Jun 13, 2016 at 7:53 amI got fined ($100?) for having a car parked in the dark when I was running (6pm in winter?). people get fined for taking photos there. They are strict and active.
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Reply by chand on Mon Jun 13, 2016 at 12:47 pmThere's like 10 different access points to the park from outside...we could all park in different places and "accidently" converge for a few minutes....
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Reply by furlong47 on Mon Jun 13, 2016 at 7:29 pmSomething like this is best done not as a large gathering. E-mail the copy of the old map to those interested to print out themselves, or distribute at a prior event. Have someone mark the locations with something discreet. Everybody shows up on their own any time during a set period, say a particular week, and gives it a try, reporting their own times. Just wear plain running clothes, not things with orienteering logos all over them. If you see the ranger coming, eat your map
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Reply by Guy-O on Tue Jun 14, 2016 at 0:06 amWhy would taking photographs be prohibited in Valley Forge NHP?
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Reply by ErikEddy on Tue Jun 14, 2016 at 8:09 amSomething like you need a permit to take professional pictures (for sale).
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Reply by Steve on Tue Jun 14, 2016 at 8:21 amJulie......LOL
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Reply by chand on Tue Jun 14, 2016 at 10:03 amMmm...map..must eat map
Speaking of Mt Joy, just found the results of a "wonderful" National Trails Day project that must have happened over the weekend. On the North/South trail from the near the top of Mount Joy decending Southward into the field they built split rail fences at the junctions and scattered the trail itself with debris. The trail is at least 19 years old, I would think far older than that. -
Reply by LarryG on Tue Jun 14, 2016 at 11:02 pmIf this was just going to be a social event or picnic, maybe could just get a permit:The purpose of these permits is to ensure the protection of the park's natural and cultural resources, as well as to minimize conflicts between park visitors and your guests. Valley Forge National Historical Park is home to many beautiful landscapes, monuments, and historic sites that are ideal venues for a variety of special activities such as cultural programs, picnics, wedding ceremonies, and film and photography projects.The original course that we revisited (maybe 10 years ago?), as I recall, was in an odd location on the edge of the park. And required crossing the stream, since the original bridge or dam is no longer an option.
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Reply by Guy-O on Tue Jun 14, 2016 at 11:48 pmSomething like you need a permit to take professional pictures (for sale).And they can figure out you're a professional how? Fancy equipment?
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Reply by furlong47 on Wed Jun 15, 2016 at 6:26 pmUsually places go after people who are doing obvious photo shoots (like posing a bunch of people all dressed up in nice clothes). That's the stuff you typically need a permit for, since it can be disruptive to other visitors.
