“From Dream Home to Disaster: How One Woman’s Creekside Paradise Sparked Fury Among Locals”
The village only had a little over 1,300 people, according to the 2020 Census, and was mostly occupied by wildlife.
But as the snow melted and the days grew longer, more tourists started to flock to the creek, similarly needing a place of peace and quiet.
Families played by the water, bringing their floaties and coolers to the park, but left a mark as they departed. Socks and dirty kids’ clothing were scattered along the property, as well as empty baby wipe containers and children’s water bottles.
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Taralyn was somewhat confused at first, assuming visitors weren’t aware they were on private land. But some told her they knew of the boundaries, although previous owners had long opened up the space to the public.
Besides the trash being thrown around, the 43-year-old grew worried of the potential liability.
“Having a playground where kids are running back and forth and the parents are sometimes distracted on their phones, made me incredibly concerned that I was going to be dealing with a drowning at worst, or someone getting hurt and slipping on the rocks at best,” she said to Fox News Digital.
Taralyn’s friendly reminders for tourists to respect her land were ignored and even met with hostility
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Taralyn put up a sign that read, “Private Property: Residents and Invited Guests Only” and additionally encouraged “no digging” after seeing kids and pets digging holes everywhere.
