Council reviews Camp Hale access plan, hears trade-offs between visitor access and habitat protection Volpe staff presented access and parking recommendations for the Southern Tenmile portion of the Camp Hale Continental Divide National Monument; Forest Service and Council members pressed for measures that balance higher visitor demand with protection of sensitive alpine ecosystems.

Exciting access recommendations for Camp Hale aim to balance growing visitor demand with the protection of sensitive alpine ecosystems—will they succeed?

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National Park Service outlines Great Falls (C&O Canal) concept plan, cites safety and crowding concerns National Park Service presented a programmatic concept plan for the Great Falls area of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park focused on addressing heavy visitation, crowding on the Billy Goat Trail, access and parking issues, and public safety measures; staff cited search‑and‑rescue and fatality statistics.

The National Park Service unveils a bold plan to enhance safety and accessibility at Great Falls, addressing the rising tide of visitors and urgent crowding concerns.

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Subcommittee substitutes prison visitation bill for a study work group, advances measure unanimously Senate Bill 276, which initially sought to restore in‑person visitation standards in Department of Corrections facilities, was converted by substitute into a study bill to create a work group to examine improving visitation access and was unanimously recommended to the full committee.

Senate Bill 276 aims to revive in-person prison visits, which plummeted by over 90% post-COVID, but has now transformed into a study to explore better access for families.

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#VA #PrisonReform #CitizenPortal #VirginiaCorrections #VisitorAccess #PolicyImprovement

Inclusive Parks, Thriving Business - Lead the way with universal design in adventure parks. Boost accessibility, welcome new guests, and grow your business.

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Inclusive Parks, Thriving Business - Lead the way with universal design in adventure parks. Boost accessibility, welcome new guests, and grow your business.

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City explores intercept lot options with Forest Service near Back Of Beyond City officials discuss potential intercept lots for vehicle management before entering the city.

Sedona's City Council is tackling traffic woes by exploring innovative parking solutions, but can they find the land needed to make it happen?

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Forest Service plans $27M renovation for Port Grama entrance by 2026 Port Grama renovation project set to begin in 2026 with $25 million funding secured.

Weber County is gearing up for a transformative year with $27 million in renovations at Port Grama and major construction projects on the horizon!

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