A Solution to Crowding and Congestion in National Parks

Sunscreen, Reusable Water Bottle, Park Reservation...? If you're planning a trip to a national park, you might just need all three. In this video, we explore the role managed access systems play in national park preservation.
Curious if your park will require a reservation? Head to our "Know Before You Go" page to learn about what parks are requiring a reservation this season.
www.npca.org/reports/know-bef...
Thank you to Iree Wheeler & Utah State University for providing insight into the Arches National Park Survey. You can view the full report here: www.npca.org/resources/3442-a...
Thank you to Alicia Acevedo for capturing footage of Yosemite National Park.

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  • @StephenBohnArchitectTucson
    @StephenBohnArchitectTucson4 ай бұрын

    It worked well for us when we visited Rocky Mtn N.P. 2 summers ago; I spoke to the ranger on the phone and he was very helpful with the process. We got passes the day before we wanted to visit and logged in (you need to establish an account) right before the remainder of the tickets went on "sale". It worked well for us. Also, going to places like Zion and Arches we entered the park at sunrise during the early summer and got in no problem and did the hikes we wanted to do, leaving when the temps were climbing quickly.ALWAYS carry more water than you think you need too!

  • @user-hg2fv2su8t
    @user-hg2fv2su8t4 ай бұрын

    We used reservations in Rocky Mountain NP in 2021. After complying with the system, we were very surprised to be told the fee for reservations did not benefit the park. The service should only get a small part of the fee and the rest go to the park. The NPS app is also helpful as we continue to visit sites and parks with information about whether a timed entry is required.

  • @marti9449
    @marti94494 ай бұрын

    I used timed entry at Arches , mid-Aug 2022. Even though we had a little trouble parking at a couple spots the managed entry worked vey well!!

  • @lisalawrence8049
    @lisalawrence80494 ай бұрын

    When we went to Arches 3 years ago we had to come back at 3pm which worked out fine for us as we got settled in our hotel room & then came back.

  • @MBrandes2
    @MBrandes24 ай бұрын

    I tried to get a pass for Glacier NP in June - had to make hotel reservations months in advance. When day came for passes, I started the moment the reservation system opened; kept getting a response saying they were busy, and then the tickets were gone within 1 minute!! It's not a reservation system; it's a lottery.

  • @aleyammaroy5178

    @aleyammaroy5178

    4 ай бұрын

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