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National parks are so crowded that Congress is getting involved
A post-pandemic boom in national park tourism has left lawmakers wondering how to preserve nature and the visitor experience amid increased traffic, crowds and waiting times.
Aug. 4 2021 @ 7:06pm
A post-pandemic boom in national park tourism has left lawmakers wondering how to preserve nature and the visitor experience amid increased traffic, crowds and waiting times.
"Yosemite is one of the most spectacular places in the world, but I can guarantee the people in that traffic jam weren't enjoying it," said Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, while presenting a photo of a mountain road backup on Wednesday to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources subcommittee on National Parks.