Picnic Update,

Recreation.gov initially stated that reservations for Oak Flats could not be made until March 1, 2025.  This was a change from prior years when reservations could be made anytime.   However, on March 1^st the website posted a new date when reservation would be available.  The new date was May 1^st, , However, on April 21^st I checked back again and found that a new date had been posted and reservations could be made beginning on April 23^rd .  On April 23^rd I dutifully  swooped in and l got us the reservation for September 21^st.  But that is not the end of the story. On April 25^th I got an email notifying me that the reservation for the 21^st had been cancelled and our fee refunded on the grounds that while  yes, the website did let me make a reservation, that was a mistake and no reservations could really be made before May 1^st. So that is where we currently stand. As of today, we DO NOT have a reservation in Oak Flats.  On May 1^st I will again go to Reservation.gov and see if we can reserve the site.

Thank you, President Trump.

Regards,

Max Shepherd