John Mayeris doing his part to help his community in Big Sky Country.
The musician, 44,took to Instagram on Tuesdayto ask for the public’s help as part of Yellowstone National Park remains closed following historic flooding that took place in the area early last week.
Mayer shared that the community he has called home for “over a decade,” Park County, Montana, is struggling as it is located near an entrance to the famous park and “thrives on tourism.”
Mayer told his followers that he will return to the area after his current tour and that he looks “forward to seeing you there.”
John Mayer with dog Moose and another puppy pal.John Mayer/Instagram
“I am planning some really amazing events that you won’t want to miss,” Mayer wrote. " I’ll be sharing more of what this incredible community has to offer, and you’ll see for yourself just why I fell in love with the place"
John Mayer.John Mayer/Instagram
“I just won’t be able to thank you enough. I truly hope to see you there,” he concluded.
Officialsclosed off the Yellowstone National Park entrancesin Montana and Wyoming to inbound traffic on June 14 after record rainfall in the areacreated hazardous conditions— including flooding, mudslides, rockfalls, and road and bridge failures.
In anews releasefrom June 18, the park announced that they would begin allowing visitors to access the south loop of the park Wednesday, June 22.
“As part of reopening planning, park staff have engaged over 1,000 business owners, park partners, commercial operators and residents in surrounding gateway communities to determine how to manage summer visitation while the north loop remains closed due to flood damage,” the release explained.
source: people.com
