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As outdoor recreation surges, a new survey reveals a 'stewardship gap'

 Volunteers performing trail maintenance on public lands near Kanab, Utah.
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Volunteers performing trail maintenance on public lands near Kanab, Utah.

A record number of people are participating in recreation activities like hiking, biking and climbing. A new report shows that this surge in interest is changing people’s experiences on public lands, sometimes for the worse.

A record number of people are participating in recreation activities like hiking, biking and climbing. A new report shows that this surge in interest is changing people’s experiences on public lands, sometimes for the worse.

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Will Walkey