I am a resident of the Evergreen area near Hicks and Witter Gulch. Parks like Forsberg and Hicks hide anecdotal history that should be noted and preserved. For instance, I'd bet that the Foundation Board Members don't realize that on Hicks there is the ruins of what appears to be a significant hunting lodge. About 4 hand-built log cabins.
The mining history on Hicks and in Forsberg is worth mentioning. The area was once well known for semi-precious stones and minerals like smokey quartz, garnet, and mica (mined by Coors).
These areas are outdoor museums for those of us that are willing to walk through the forest. I would consider a moratorium on construction in the area before I would consider closing parks like Hicks and Forsberg. I fully respect the rights of landowners around Witter Gulch and Hicks and will continue as I would expect the same. But I will not respect the restrictions to DMP sites like Hicks and Forsberg.
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