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Yosemite Offers Many Wonders. Crushing Crowds Are Now One of Them.
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Yosemite National Park experienced unprecedented overcrowding this year following the Trump administration's elimination of summer reservation requirements.
- Visitors and employees reported long traffic jams, extended waits at entrance stations, and lengthy lines for food, leading to frustration and diminished park experience.
- Park staff and supporting organizations express concern that the surge in visitors is demoralizing employees and causing damage to the park’s environment and reputation.
- Some visitors have abandoned their plans after being turned away from fully booked major attractions, highlighting the challenges posed by the lack of reservation controls.
- California Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla publicly criticized the cancellation of the reservation system, emphasizing that current conditions detract from Yosemite’s renowned natural beauty.
