Data released by the National Park Service (NPS) last summer was included in a report by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) that indicates ranger staffing in National Parks is already at its lowest level this century. In 2024, there were 1,200 park rangers across the country—nearly 50% fewer than in 2010. That put the parks under strain, particularly during and after the pandemic when park visitors surged as interest in outdoor recreation peaked.
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