Luke Wojciechowski: 'We must also recognize that the National Park Service’s primary mission is to conserve natural and cultural resources unimpaired for future generations.'
Cliffrose blooms along the trail to the North Window in Arches National Park, Monday, May 15, 2023. In April 2023, Arches National Park implemented a timed entry system to pace visitors' arrival times to alleviate overcrowding and congestion among some 1.8 million visitors a year.Michael Liss’s impassioned letter
Mr. Liss argues that Arches National Park is essentially empty, and our children will never get to see it due to the advanced reservation system. However,. 57% of summer visitors reported the timed-entry program improved their overall experience, with 84% expressing a preference for a similar system on future visits. Importantly, the vast majority were successful in acquiring a ticket, with only 4% unable to do so. Mr.
to account for people who may not have the luxury of planning their trips several months ahead of time. An often overlooked benefit of this system has been the impact on local residents. Anecdotally, long-time and lifelong locals, who had previously avoided the park due to overcrowding issues, are finally beginning to revisit and reconnect with this extraordinary landscape. Their ability to do so is a testament to the success of the managed visitation strategy.
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