This national park is turning away visitors due to overcrowding

July 2, 2021

Imagine traveling across the country to visit one of the most stunning national parks in the United States only to find it’s too crowded to get inside. The influx of visitors is forcing the park to temporarily shut its gates almost daily each morning. And disappointed visitors aren’t the only consequence of overcrowding. The natural environment is impacted, and the local community is affected, too. KION 

Also check out this opinion piece on Adventure Journal titled, “Overcrowded US National Parks Need a Reservation System.”