It’s not just drones that ruin the experience of nature.
The pastime of rope-swinging from a towering red-rock arch in Utah could be banned within weeks, as government officials weigh the objections of hikers and environmentalists against the wishes of a hard core of thrill-seekers.
Shrieks of excitement regularly fill a remote canyon near the town of Moab, as adventurers fling themselves off the top of the 140ft Corona Arch and swing in a breathtaking pendulum.
But after one death, at least two serious injuries and a rapid increase in numbers flocking to take part, after online videos spread the word, the sandstone-swingers’ days may be numbered.
—The Guardian
Not being a thrill-seeker myself, I would vote for peace and quiet.
August 31, 2014
So would I. In fact, I would swap my rather noisy road facing home for your mountain top one!
It was very quiet up there today. Andy found two more rats in the zappers — one in the well house and one in the truck — so the ravens weren’t squawking. 😀
I can live vicariously can’t I? Sitting in front of my computer, watching this video.
It was fun to see the video. I turned the volume way down though.
Heart in the mouth stuff!
I’m with you… peace.
I am definitely not a thrill seeker! And I don’t like a lot of noise. 🙂
You wouldn’t get me on the thing.
But I do think we need places for thrillseekers to get their thrills.
Read Evan’s post!!!
Evan,
I agree there should be a place for thrill seekers. The trouble is they ruin the visit for thousands of people and they do physical damage to the rocks.
Bikhikebabe,
I already have read his post. What change are you going to make in your life after reading it?
I dunno. I’m perfect as I am. 😀
I’ll practice understanding other viewpoints. I’m not ALWAYS right.
Well that’s horrible. I’ve been to that gorgeous spot in person, and I hate to see thrill-seekers abusing it. I hope that the insanity is shut down.
My guess is they will now that the idea has become so popular.