New trail improvements will attract visitors and counter their damaging impact in Pisgah National Forest. But much more work -- and more money -- is needed.
Another great article Dan. Here is one of the root problems for pretty much everywhere outdoor recreation is available. The population of America in 1980 ( 41 years ago) was 225 million. The population now is 335 million. That is a 48% increase in folks , and everywhere you go now seems crowded, because it is. Another issue to consider is that tourism money is a big goal for about every town that has something to offer. These towns are building trail systems, greenways, and marketing them. Something for Brevard to consider.
One last thing: folks are using local trails for free. Pisgah and DuPont are no charge areas. Creating a user fee of just $2 would create $1 million for DuPont, and area whose parking lots are in such poor repair that you risk damaging your care just trying to park.
Another great article Dan. Here is one of the root problems for pretty much everywhere outdoor recreation is available. The population of America in 1980 ( 41 years ago) was 225 million. The population now is 335 million. That is a 48% increase in folks , and everywhere you go now seems crowded, because it is. Another issue to consider is that tourism money is a big goal for about every town that has something to offer. These towns are building trail systems, greenways, and marketing them. Something for Brevard to consider.
One last thing: folks are using local trails for free. Pisgah and DuPont are no charge areas. Creating a user fee of just $2 would create $1 million for DuPont, and area whose parking lots are in such poor repair that you risk damaging your care just trying to park.