This is not good news for our friends in the US Forest Service. They have been struggling mightily with reduced budgets and smaller staff, and now this: https://www.thewildlifenews.com/2026/04/02/bre
Entrance gate stations are not staffed for long periods, losing both park revenue and visitor contact. https://www.sfgate.com/national-parks/article/yosemite-staffing-shortage-22162384.php
Desolation Wilderness, where I have volunteered for the last few summers, has requested all TRT hikers get a permit for the section of the TRT that goes through the wilderness. Here's a link to the st
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