Episode Details

Are you team camping or glamping? On today’s show, we’re checking in on the outdoor recreation economy in the Western United States. KUNC’s Mountain West News Bureau reporter Rachel Cohen joins Kimberly to unpack the pressures facing the industry, from climate change to Trump administration policies. Plus, will President Trump’s new $100 foreign tourist fee hurt national parks?

Here’s everything we talked about today:

• "The Mountain West’s outdoor economy continues to grow – but pace may be slowing" from KUNC
• "Ski resorts gain year-round adaptability in Forest Service rule" from KUNC
• "Visits to national parks dipped slightly in 2025—after a record-breaking year" from KUNC
• "Forest Service plans to move D.C. headquarters to Salt Lake City" from KUNC

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