TY - JOUR
T1 - US National Parks are Crowded: And so are Many National Forests, Wildlife Refuges, Battlefields and Seashores
AU - Wakild, Emily
N1 - Crowding is increasingly affecting all kinds of public lands. Adjoining communities need to find ways to manage it, or risk harm to the attractions that make them a destination.
PY - 2023/6/20
Y1 - 2023/6/20
N2 - Outdoor recreation is on track for another record-setting year. In 2022, U.S. national parks logged more than 300 million visits – and that means a lot more people on roads and trails. While research shows that spending time outside is good for physical and mental health , long lines and gridlocked roads can make the experience a lot less fun. Crowding also makes it harder for park staff to protect wildlife and fragile lands and respond to emergencies. To manage the crowds , some parks are experimenting with timed-entry vehicle reservation systems and permits for popular trails.
AB - Outdoor recreation is on track for another record-setting year. In 2022, U.S. national parks logged more than 300 million visits – and that means a lot more people on roads and trails. While research shows that spending time outside is good for physical and mental health , long lines and gridlocked roads can make the experience a lot less fun. Crowding also makes it harder for park staff to protect wildlife and fragile lands and respond to emergencies. To manage the crowds , some parks are experimenting with timed-entry vehicle reservation systems and permits for popular trails.
UR - https://theconversation.com/us-national-parks-are-crowded-and-so-are-many-national-forests-wildlife-refuges-battlefields-and-seashores-206566
M3 - Article
JO - The Conversation
JF - The Conversation
ER -