The tourists have reportedly “damaged roads ... trampled gardens, defecated on private property, parked in fields and driveways and verbally assaulted residents.'
The tourists have reportedly “damaged roads ... trampled gardens, defecated on private property, parked in fields and driveways and verbally assaulted residents."POMFRET, Vt. — Social media influencers take note: You won’t be able to snap that fall foliage selfie at a popular Vermont spot.
Locals say they understand the lure of the beautiful leaves and landscape, but say some visitors have gone too far: blocking traffic with their parked vehicles, obstructing access for residents and emergency vehicles, as well as picnicking and even relieving themselves on private land surrounding the home.
People illegally parked their cars along the freeway, created gridlock affecting emergency responders and infringed on residents’ ability to shop or even get to work, said Mayor Natasha Johnson. This year, the canyons where wild poppies grow and nearby parking areas were completely off-limits, with the sheriff warning that violators could be ticketed, towed or even arrested.
Social media users have reacted in various ways. “Honestly it has been photographed so many times I don’t see the point anyway,” one wrote on Facebook. “I definitely can’t blame them as social media has given away so many great spots.”
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