Group Calling For Another Study Of Shuttle System At Arches National Park
Staff at Arches National Park in Utah is being asked to support another study into whether a shuttle system could solve their traffic congestion problems.
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Arches National Park To Study More Options For Traffic Management
Public concern over the possibility that Arches National Park officials might implement a reservation system that could cost the Moab area upwards of $22 million in lost economic spending has prompted the National Park Service to take a look at several other options for managing traffic in the iconic park in southeastern Utah.
Traffic Management Plan At Arches National Park Could Lead To $22 Million Drop In Spending
If Arches National Park moves forward with a plan to require advance reservations for visitors, it could lead to an economic hit of as much as $22 million to the Moab, Utah, area, according to an economic analysis. That dollar figure is far from firm, the economist cautioned, and could be greatly reduced as people get used to whatever traffic management plan the park settles on.
Photography In The National Parks: My 10 Fave Photos From 2018
Out of all the national parks and other protected areas you visited the previous year, you've got certain favorites, right? How easy (or difficult) was it to choose those favorites? Sometimes, it might come down more to the feeling you had when capturing that image rather than just the composition. Continuing her New Year's tradition with the Traveler, contributing photographer Rebecca Latson shares her favorite photos captured during the previous year. Usually stopping at 5 or 7 shots, this year, Rebecca is sharing 10 favorite images to mark her 2018 visit to 9 national parks and 1 national recreation area, explaining why she chose each image and how she captured it.
Partial Shutdown News From Around The National Park System
When a tree falls on a trail at Channel Islands National Park during the ongoing partial government shutdown, it stays there until park staff can get the OK from Washington to use funds dedicated for other purposes to remove it.
- January 11th, 2019
Utah Congressional Delegation Wants Federal Funds To Open National Parks
Utah's congressional delegation wants the federal government to fund full operations at their state's five national parks, saying failing to do so puts the public's safety at risk during the ongoing partial government shutdown.
UPDATED | Traveler's View: Keeping Parks Open During Government Shutdown Is Bad Idea
Keeping most units of the National Park System open during the partial government shutdown is a bad idea, as accumulating human waste and garbage poses sanitation issues and some visitors are taking advantage of the lack of presence of rangers to do what they want, regardless of regulations.
Musings On National Park Crowds And Ed Abbey
Fifty years ago, Ed Abbey warned the public about Industrial Tourism and the National Parks. He pretty much nailed it. So now what can we do?
Photography In The National Parks: Capturing The Face Of Winter
'Tis the season for winter visits to national parks, when the face of the landscape may have markedly changed, and visitation is lower. In addition to all the neat activities you can do in a national park, such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, dog sledding and ice fishing, photographer Rebecca Latson wants to remind you to add photography to those activities. This month's article provides tips and techniques for capturing awesome images as well as prepping yourself and your camera for the elements.
UPDATED: National Parks Working To Figure Out How Best To Manage Crowding
Hours spent in a line waiting to enter a national park. Crews working to maintain trails that climb through piny forests and are blighted by piles of human waste. Visitors taking out their rage against fellow visitors and park staff when they can't find a parking spot at their favorite trailhead or overlook. These are some of the issues National Park Service staff are trying to solve as they cope with record visitation.
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