The American public loves national parks, even as some destinations are becoming snarled in traffic and hikers pack places such as Zion’s Emerald Pools and River Walk and Arches’ Devil’s Garden.
After growing by 20 percent over the past decade, park visitation continues to surge to record numbers. Yet elected leaders have failed to increase spending for the 413-site system at a comparable pace, putting the National Park Service (NPS) in a bind. Does the agency continue to put off long-neglected maintenance or instead impose onerous entrance fees on those who visit?
Full Story http://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2018/01/02/national-parks-need-money-but-raising-entry-fees-could-backfire/
I know fees was briefly discussed in another thread. But I thought this was still an interesting read.
After growing by 20 percent over the past decade, park visitation continues to surge to record numbers. Yet elected leaders have failed to increase spending for the 413-site system at a comparable pace, putting the National Park Service (NPS) in a bind. Does the agency continue to put off long-neglected maintenance or instead impose onerous entrance fees on those who visit?
Full Story http://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2018/01/02/national-parks-need-money-but-raising-entry-fees-could-backfire/
I know fees was briefly discussed in another thread. But I thought this was still an interesting read.