National Parks Experience Unprecedented Summer Crowding as Visitation Reaches Record Levels
Major U.S. national parks are overwhelmed by unprecedented summer visitation, with parking lots filled to capacity and roads resembling rush hour traffic jams at major metropolitan areas. The National Park Service recorded over 323 million recreation visits in a recent year, with several parks setting new attendance records and straining infrastructure designed for lower visitor volumes. Record Crowding Across Major Destinations Yellowstone National Park reported a new visitation record in May, …
