xjmarc

Well looks like it's finally happening.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/We-Roc...N/484882665272
Hope to see some of you there.

connorcovington

I'm definitely gonna be there wether my rig is running or not. I'll ride my bike if I have to

b. lee

Sounds like they might have finally talked the right agency into getting involved. There's a lot of wealthy, powerful people in that neighborhood, I was afraid it would come to this.

I'll try to be there. It would probably behoove us all to talk some media into being there too.

xjmarc

Don't know about media, they have the ability to find the most ignorant person to talk to. You know there'll be plenty up there that don't need to be on the news.

b. lee

That was my first thought too, they do have a knack for finding the cream of the crop.

xjmarc

Here is the online petition WERock got started.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/kee...ain-tennessee/

xjmarc

Even if you don't ride here please sign the petition because your local riding spot may be next.

xj_maniac_newb

signed. Ive only had the opportunity to go a few times, I think they tried this same thing in 08 or so did they not?

b. lee

No, previously they've tried to close public access via Aetna Mountain Road, but the property itself was not off-limits.

If I recall the details, the exact same reasoning took Tellico away from the off-roading public - excessive erosion, and also if I recall, a big developer was very closely associated with the closure. Tellico will likely never come back, and sadly Aetna will likely suffer the same fate. All the same players appear to be here again.

xj_maniac_newb

Well all i have to say is when i finish my 4x4 conversion, Ol' Bessy's making a trip up to aetna. Whether it be the easy way, or if it takes a little duck tape on my license plate

jeepgeek2002

i used my 3 emails to fill out the petition.. now i got petition spam on all my accounts!

b. lee

TWRA's Facebook page -- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tennes...cy/81617829544

TWRA Region III's (local) Facebook page -- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tennes...I/372827581826

It seems folks are all over the headquarter's FB page, they are asking folks to comment on Region III's FB page. I did both. I ask that you do the same, but remember to be respectful, honest, and remember the TWRA agents in the field aren't making these calls.