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With an approximate 40% overall increase in visitor use in the past two years at Stagecoach State Park, park staff have witnessed a lot of inexperienced recreational activity.
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Land managers are faced with protecting the environment while supporting recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, ATV riding, fishing and wildlife viewing. These activities can lead to negative impacts such as trampled vegetation, soil erosion, water contamination, tree cutting and displacement of wildlife from their habitat.