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PSA: That hidden lake we camped at in the 90s has a parking lot and snack bar now.

I mean, it was just pine trees and quiet water back then, but now there's picnic tables and crowds, maybe it's just me but it doesn't feel special anymore.
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craig.rose
Ugh, that's such a gut punch when a quiet spot gets built up. I totally get why it feels less special now. @the_barbara has the right idea with those old maps, I've spent whole weekends just driving around looking for that same kind of quiet they ruined.
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stone.sarah
Man, that's the worst. Progress ruins everything.
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the_barbara
Yeah that's a familiar feeling. What worked for me was using old topo maps to find a new, smaller lake in the same general area. Took a couple scouting trips down forest service roads to find one that was still quiet.
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