Wilderness Use

Wilderness Use (number represents permits issued plus an estimate of users without permits)

• Hikers: 52,610 in 2009; 45,907 in 2008; 43,401 in 2007; 40,804 in 2006 and 40,728 in 2005
• Permits: 18,777 in 2009; 15,156 in 2008; 15,125 in 2007; 14,141 in 2006; and 14,222 in 2005
• Overnight stays: 142,623 in 2009; 124,817 in 2008; 112,049 in 2007; 82,484 in 2006; and 81,870 in 2005

Interesting. The increase over the last 5 years is impressive, especially the difference between '08 and '09. Wonder why ?

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The Other Tom
Interesting. The increase over the last 5 years is impressive, especially the difference between '08 and '09. Wonder why ?

Cheaper vacations maybe?