Congressman Tom McClintock defended recent changes at Yosemite National Park and rejected calls to reinstate a reservation system. - McClintock criticized the media for pushing a "full court press" to bring back reservations.
- He argued that the 2024 reservation system inconvenienced visitors, turning away 700 cars daily and leaving parking lots half empty. - McClintock praised new Superintendent Ray McPadden for digitizing entry passes, expanding wifi, and promoting overlooked areas.
- He emphasized that better management and increased capacity, not restricted access, are the solutions to crowding. The congressman noted that gateway community leaders overwhelmingly opposed the earlier reservation system.