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Visitor Impact

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National Park Visits Decline in 2025 as Urban Sites Fall, California Sets a Record

Fresh NPS figures show a modest post‑peak drop that reflects operational strains across the system.

NPS Drops Timed Entry at Yosemite, Glacier and Arches, Shifts to Targeted Controls for 2026

New Videos Show Illegal BASE Jumps at Yosemite as Shutdown Thins Rangers

Memorial Day Travel Expected to Break 20-Year Record with Over 45 Million Travelers