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Permit and regulation signs at the Peekamoose Blue Hole in the Catskill Park. Photo by Gwendolyn Craig

Visitor management

The Adirondack Explorer set out to learn more about visitor management strategies being tried—and some that seem to be working—in other popular recreation areas. Throughout 2022, the Explorer dove into shuttle systems, trail maintenance, permits, stewardship programs and more. Some of these ideas are already underway in the Adirondacks.

Series overview

As mountain communities grapple with how to best manage increase in visitors, the Explorer looks to how other places are dealing

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Acadia National Park permit

Take a number

Park managers aim for ease and access with reservations
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    stewards

    Stewards point the way

    At trailheads and summits, stewards provide some words and a welcome
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      acadia shuttle bus

      Shuttles take off

      How successful park shuttles could be an example for the Adirondacks
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        Access for all

        Groups work to make sure everyone can get outside
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          Sustainable trails

          A look at efforts to build lasting routes in the White Mountains and Adirondacks.
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            Power of partners

            Coalitions are key to centers, websites and platforms to informing visitors
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              The advisory committee’s report for the High Peaks acknowledged that there will need to be more than one strategy to help manage visitors, and not every strategy will work everywhere in the park.

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