Was your last trip to a national park a bit too crowded for your taste? We talk with a guest who says the national park system needs to put visitor limits in place and prioritize conservation. We also look at how responses to past disasters could help us move on from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Does A Crowded National Parks System Need New Management?
The country’s national parks got more than 320 million visits in 2019, causing overcrowding and logistical headaches during peak season. Our guest says the park system has strayed from the principle of land preservation and new management is needed to deal with the growing demand from travelers.
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Strategies From Other Disasters Can Help Us Through The Rest Of The Pandemic
The coronavirus has created worldwide destruction that’s unlike other disasters people experience. A disaster mental health expert explains what’s different about COVID-19 and how we can use what we know from other times of devastation to get us through the rest of this pandemic.
Episode Credits
- Kealey Bultena Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Kealey Bultena Producer
- Christopher Ketcham Guest
- Amy Nitza Guest
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