America's National Parks Are Facing a Steep Repair Bill of Roughly $24 Billion

America’s national parks are falling apart. Congress can fix them

America has much to be proud of in the 250th year since its founding, but the condition of its national parks shouldn’t be on the list. The national park system faces a maintenance backlog of $24 billion in crumbling roads,…

America's national parks are facing a steep repair bill of roughly $24 billion

America's national parks are facing a steep repair bill of roughly $24 billion. This includes costs for aging roads, trails and bridges and in many cases, these repairs have been delayed for years.This has raised concerns about safety and access during the busy summer travel season, and senior officer of the U.S. Conservation at the Pew Charitable Trust Rebekah Knuffe says infrastructure repair needs impacts not only the national parks but other…

Congress can fix America's national parks

America’s National Parks Are Falling Apart. Congress Can Fix Them.

Legislators should fund routine maintenance to prevent bigger problems. America has much to be proud of in the 250th year since its founding, but the condition of its national parks shouldn’t be on the list. The national park system faces a maintenance backlog of $24 billion in crumbling roads, aging water systems, washed-out trails and dilapidated visitor […]