The US Built a Site to Ensure Fair Access to Public Lands. Then Everything Went Wrong The story of Recreation. gov's permitting system has been one of frustration for outdoor enthusiasts for years.
But recent revelations have taken it to new levels of absurdity, exposing a complex ecosystem of bots and permit seekers manipulating the system.
Behind the scenes, this issue is about access – or lack thereof – to America's vast wilderness areas. The Recreation.