Arches Off Road Violator Near Balanced Rock

[tmartenst]

The Arches Facebook page posted this and people are all worked up over it. Looks like some idiots went driving a short distance off road near Balanced Rock. Hate to say it, but these guys/gals probably won't get caught. I bet ignorance and stupidity were responsible.

Plants crushed: 41
Loss of pristine soilcrust: immeasurable
Benefits to off-road driving visitor: ??

https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/se...7425394&type=1

[Scott P]

The chances are the person will never be caught. It's not uncommon though, though to do it right next to a tourist pull off is pretty blatent.

This ATV track was pushed nine miles through roadless terrain into Dinosaur National Monument:





Many people obey the law when it comes to vehicles, others do not. The ones that don't are seldom caught.

[Candace66]

[rockgremlin]

Two words: Foreign tourists

[JONBOYLEMON]

A little surprised that alot of people want whoever did this crucified! Gonna guess those responsible have no idea the damage they did. If it was an honest mistake by the un knowing, then the problem lies in the system to educate people about this type of thing.

[rockgremlin]

A little surprised that alot of people want whoever did this crucified! Gonna guess those responsible have no idea the damage they did. If it was an honest mistake by the un knowing, then the problem lies in the system to educate people about this type of thing.

Yes, and if they no speaky the Ingles, then they're not gonna understand the signage directing them to the designated areas only. It probably wasn't a malicious act, just ignorant...

[JONBOYLEMON]

I could make a sign that conveys "dont leave the road" that could be understood by anyone!

[oldno7]

Two words: Foreign tourists

After helping a family of French tourist this weekend, this was my first thought as well.

[Sombeech]

Put the pitchforks down and dampen the torches

[BruteForce]

Put the pitchforks down and dampen the torches

I saw your response to the original post on Facebook. I think folks will be shooting for you next!

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