Hueco Tanks - Mushroom Boulder Closed

[bradmc]

from the Access Fund www.accessfund.org

Mushroom Boulder At Hueco Tanks State Historic Park Closed

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has closed the Mushroom Boulder at Hueco Tanks State Historic Park (Hueco Tanks) to all foot traffic, including climbing. Studies conducted by TPWD assert that erosion caused by human activity, including the placement and movement of crash pads, has exposed archeological resources within the soil. These previously covered resources include preserved flora and fauna remains as well as preserved cultural resources. TPWD's archeologists recommended closure of the site to all foot traffic to preserve these resources, an action which was executed by park managers on December 22, 2007.

Hueco Tanks - Mushroom Boulder Closed

The Access Fund has contacted TPWD and Hueco locals to assess options that will allow for continued access to the Mushroom Boulder. The Access Fund is also evaluating climbing management practices that will prevent similar erosion at other sites within Hueco Tanks. The Access Fund looks forward to collaborating with TPWD and local climbers to reach a solution that will preserve any archeological resources and allow for continued bouldering at Hueco Tanks.

In the meantime, the Access Fund asks climbers to respect the current closure of the Mushroom Boulder and stay tuned for future updates. For more information email diana@accessfund.org.
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"Why, land's the only thing in the world worth working for, worth fighting for, worth dying for, because it's the only thing that last." Scarlett O'Hara's father in Gone with the Wind.

[stairwelldyno]

And thats the sad story of Hueco, go while you can folks.
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Is that a mattress on your back boy? It must be one of them thermapedics

Nathan steele

[NCelitistJERK]

...but hey, look on the bright side, some repulsive patchouli scented, hairier-than-thou PhD chick will get, like 2 publications and MAYBE A GRANT for her research.