You’re not going to be alone in national parks this summer – enjoy the company

Being in public parks and natural environments with other visitors is a powerful opportunity to enhance enjoyment rather than detract from it.

By: Will Rice, University of Montana and Bing Pan, Penn State, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: April 1, 2026

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Last Updated: 4 months ago

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By Will Rice, University of Montana and Bing Pan, Penn State

On a summer morning a couple of years ago, we went for a hike on the fabled Bright Angel Trail, one of the most popular trails in Grand Canyon National Park.

As scholars of tourism and outdoor recreation, our conversation inevitably turned to the visitor experience at the Grand Canyon and a question that has plagued the parks since their inception: …

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