352. What Will National Parks Look Like This Summer?

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🗓️ 23 February 2025

⏱️ 77 minutes

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In this episode, we cut through the noise to discuss what's REALLY happening in National Parks and on other federal lands with the recent staffing cuts to help you make rational decisions about your upcoming travels. *Join the waitlist for our High Desert Hangout here: https://rvmiles.com/hangoututah/*Become an RV Miles Mile Marker member and get ONE MONTH FREE at https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers Support our Sponsors:*Win a free RV with @LiquifiedRV here: https://liquifiedrv.com/RVMilesRVGiveaway* Harvest Hosts: Save 15% on a Harvest Hosts membership with MILES at https://harvesthosts.com*Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com*Visit https:// ecofamilygoods.com and use code RVMILES for great reusable bags 00:00 Introduction00:18 Sponsorship Messages and Advertisements02:28 Welcome to RV Miles Episode 35202:52 New RV and Upcoming Homecoming Event05:39 Discussion on National Parks Staffing Issues15:12 Impact of Federal Policies on National Parks19:34 Challenges Faced by National Parks Due to Staffing Cuts31:53 Effects on Smaller National Park Sites39:27 Future of National Parks and Staffing Concerns44:15 Volunteering in National Parks44:43 Uncertainty in 2025 and Beyond45:17 Impact on National Park Services47:31 Private Concessionaires in Campgrounds49:10 The Future of National Park Experiences54:17 See America Segment55:25 Listener Stories and National Park Memories01:06:28 Fresh Tank - Black Tank01:15:38 Final Thoughts and Announcements

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0:00.0	What will this busy tourist season look like in national parks?
0:04.6	There's been a lot of news out there.
0:05.9	There's been a lot of hyperbole.
0:07.3	Today we're going to cut through all the BS and talk to you about what we think will happen
0:12.5	in national parks and give you a reasonable idea of what you can expect for your vacations
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