Is there a cap on what number of guests southern Utah can deal with?

As remaining visitation numbers for Utah nationwide parks are almost in, a number of conservationists and officers are questioning how lengthy the parks and the communities can stand up to the massive enhance of tourists these previous few years — particularly through the pandemic.

I’ve written sufficient about overtourism, its impacts and potential options. I’ve heard all of it. As you have learn my bi-weekly column, sure even this one, I am positive you are bored with listening to it too.

So now it is your flip — what do you assume land managers and officers ought to do? Ship me an electronic mail or tweet and let me know.

For now, right here is your newest information for Utah’s nationwide parks:

Within the information:

First:Zion Nationwide Park hit report 5 million guests in 2021. What’s subsequent for Utah parks?