The hazards of Cairn Making
Rock stacking is a popular pastime in the wilderness, especially for hikers. While it might seem harmless, this kind of development of artistically balancing sections of rocks (or cairns) for picture opportunities is difficult. Many conservationists say these amateur stacks can confound trail indicators and lead hikers down the wrong path, and that they disrupt the ecosystems underneath, which include the plants and creatures that live under the rocks. Several […]