Cassidy Jones, Yellowstone National Park

OutsideMay 7

Is There a Good Way to Visit Our National Parks in 2026? It's Complicated.

The same record-breaking crowds that are ruining the experience at places like Yellowstone and Yosemite may be the only thing keeping them protected from budget cuts and development.

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YellowstoneSightPark on track to spend $1.5 billion to update wastewater systems.
Cassidy JonesPlace
Elsewhere
Yosemite Falls TrailTrailYosemite National Park, United StatesPopular trail with a steady stream of hikers.
Sarah LeonardPlaceEstes Park, United StatesCEO of Visit Estes Park.

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Is There a Good Way to Visit Our National Parks in 2026? It's Complicated.