News from the Little Lehigh.
From my understanding, they were looking into putting in line directors like the ones they have at Disney / Six Flags / Dorney Park before you get onto a ride.
You'll be alloted 3 minutes of fishing per stretch, then you have to stand in line again to fish another stretch. An EZ pass feature will also be available for an additional fee of $5.00. This will not necessarily allow you to cut in front of everyone, but will allow you to scan your beach like pass (read about the beach pass later on) into a device. It will give you a ticket and let you know what time to come back. At this time you may jump in front of other anglers. The lines will of course appear to move rather quickly so a 20 - 30 minute or so wait will feel like only 5 minutes because of the televisions they will be putting on small trout shaped poles near each line displaying all types of Fly Fishing related information and safety tips, and food advertisments with directions to the cafe. That's right, I said, "CAFE'". Yes, they'll be adding a small Cafe' alongside the fly shop.
A very reasonably priced admission fee of $12.00 will be paid to the attendant working the small booth on your drive down the hill. This is only to enter the park. If you want to fish, an additional $12.00 fee must be paid when you check into the fly shop. *This includes your choice of 3 flies (retail value up to $1.95 each, doesn't include streamers / buggers...). You will be given a beach type badge valid for the entire day. Leaving the park will result in a 3.00 re-entry fee (Not too bad) should you want to come back.
As far as trash... If you brought it in, you take it out. Restrooms will be redone too. In order to use the stalls, .25 must be deposited, and you will have 5 minutes to complete your transaction before the bathroom attendent sends in a search party, unless of course you deposite another .25.
Anyone else hear of this news? If not, you know where you've heard it first.