Tuesday September 14, 2021

Ballooning visitation to Arches National Park in recent years is causing parking congestion and crowding. Staff says the situation is negatively impacting public safety, visitor experiences, and the natural resources that they are there to protect. Now, Arches National Park is considering piloting a timed entry system for spring 2022. Plus, our radio partners report on the complexities of affordable housing inventory in southwest Colorado. 

Show Notes:

Photo: A still from the ‘Arches Traffic Tips’ video on the Arches National Park webpage

Arches Visitor Use, Access, and Experience Project Page

https://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectID=103740

Arches Traffic & Travel Tips

https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/traffic.htm

Arches National Park Monthly Use Report

https://irma.nps.gov/STATS/SSRSReports/Park%20Specific%20Reports/Monthly%20Public%20Use?Park=ARCH

KSJD: Affordable Housing Developments Are Going Up In Southwest Colorado. But They Can’t Solve The Housing Crisis Alone.

https://www.ksjd.org/2021-08-04/affordable-housing-developments-are-going-up-in-southwest-colorad-but-they-cant-solve-the-housing-crisis-alone