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Joshua Tree NP VSP Visitor Study
April 3–9, 2004


Figure 118: Visitor groups’ preference for future use of funds



Table 10: “Other” preferences for using fee funding
N=76 comments
Comment Number of times mentioned

Preservation of park resources for future generations 10
Whatever the National Park Service believes is important 8
More campgrounds 7
Keep development out of the park 6
Biking trails 5
Better signage in park 5
More access for horseback riding 4
Larger campsites 3
Road maintenance 3
Improve visitor center 3
Provide environmental education for visitors 3
Remove trash 3
More self-guided materials for hiking trails 2
More hiking trails 2
Keep it as is 2
Add showers in campgrounds 2
More secured devices for climbing 2
More programs for children 1
Increase ranger’s salary 1
More parking 1
Remove paved roads 1
Provide geology tours 1
Air quality improvement 1


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