cornishe 0 #1 June 8, 2005 Who knew that the US gave away some of its national parks to the UN? #1, this is total bullshit. #2, can we lobby UNESCO for permits/access? http://whc.unesco.org/pg.cfm?cid=31&id_site=308 _Abbie Mashaal Skydive Idaho Snake River Skydiving TandemBASE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #2 June 8, 2005 yes, BS, maybe? hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... raises pinky to corner of mouthLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #3 June 9, 2005 The fact that Yosemite is on the UNESCO World Heritage List doesn't mean it's been given away to the UN . It just means that it's been internationally recognised as a site of "outstanding value to humanity". Having a site on the World Heritage List brings tourism, expert help in conservation, and a strong incentive not to put a shopping mall on top of the thing. It's a pretty cool program . edit: As for lobbying UNESCO for access, dunno. They don't have any direct control over the park, but if denying BASE jumpers access was against the principles of the WHL, it might be a good way to put pressure on the NPS. The WHL is very high profile. Whether that'd be counterproductive by just pissing off the NPS is another matter... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
