Now in response to long-standing challenges of overcrowding, vehicle congestion, and long lines, Yosemite National Park implemented a reservation system during the past five summers. And it seemed to work like a charm.
Alex Padilla: “Now in response to long-standing challenges of overcrowding, vehicle congestion, and long lines, Yosemite National Park…”
On the recordJune 24, 2026
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Discussing the effectiveness of Yosemite's reservation system.
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