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There’s a better way to visit crowded national parks this summer

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Yosemite and other national parks are dropping reservation systems, raising concerns about overcrowding. The systems, introduced in 2020, aimed to manage peak visitation. Critics argue the rollback could lead to chaos, while the National Park Service cites increased access as a reason for the change. Staff shortages and visitor behavior remain challenges.

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