Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Richer people have an edge when it comes to getting national park permits

Many outdoor enthusiasts have spent hours in front of a computer, racing to reserve a campsite, backpacking permit or national park entrance ticket. A recent study suggests that the way these reservation systems are designed can favor higher-income visitors.

Richer people have an edge when it comes to getting national park permits
Image: Phys.org
Many outdoor enthusiasts have spent hours in front of a computer, racing to reserve a campsite, backpacking permit or national park entrance ticket. A recent study suggests that the way these reservation systems are designed can favor higher-income visitors.

Originally published at Phys.org

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