Essay On Yosemite National Park

I commend your efforts for considering the issue of vendor traffic in Yosemite. While many will argue that vendors and traffic contribute to the enjoyment and beauty of Yosemite national park, I encourage you to take a strong stance about the curtailing of vendors and traffic and vendors for two reasons. The first is that vendors and traffic obstruct appreciation and enjoyment of countless activities. Secondly, vendors and traffic are responsible for the endangerment of such national parks that attract millions each year.
However, others argue that vendors and traffic should not be curtailed because it contributes to the experiences of recreation and enjoyment as well. Wendy Brown -Barry, chairperson for Yosemite for Everyone, claims that these changes “will remove and eliminate almost all of the traditional, historical recreation activities, facilities, and services”. While I agree that visitors intend to use Yosemite national park for recreational purposes, I would take into consideration the fact that many of these recreational activities have disastrous environmental effects on Yosemite. For instance, many critics …show more content…
More generally, what is at stake is the future of Yosemite. Often we concern ourselves with the question of what the park stands for today, but I believe it is important to take into account the future of Yosemite, but more importantly future generations. So, we must ask ourselves, “What are we doing today so that our children, grandchildren, can also enjoy Yosemite just as we do today? Furthermore, we must continue to fight against policies that endanger the symbolism and values that the park stands for. Such efforts reinforce our duty and responsibility to protect our environment and take steps to improve and take care of our only