Yosemite's first no-reservation summer sparks crowding and chaos
TL;DR
Yosemite's first summer without a timed reservation brought long entry lines, scarce parking, and crowded shuttles as visitor numbers jumped, prompting ongoing traffic-management efforts and ongoing debate among environmentalists about crowd limits; visitors are advised to arrive early, visit on weekdays, or use bus transportation to avoid the worst of the jams.
Topics:nationtravel#crowding#park-management#reservation-system#traffic#travel#yosemite-national-park
- Yosemite National Park's reservation system ends, leading to 'chaos' in park over Memorial Day weekend ABC7 San Francisco
- Yosemite's Reservation System Is Officially Gone. Here's How to Beat the Crowds This Summer. Outside Magazine
- Yosemite visitors face full parking lots as reservation requirement ends KMPH
- Yosemite traffic backs up as holiday weekend crowds test no-reservation policy San Francisco Chronicle
- Yosemite's growing crowds spark fears for summer The Detroit News
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