Bicycles are now allowed on 20 miles of trails in a Georgia national park

The National Park Service has changed its rules for the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Georgia. People can now ride bicycles on about 20.6 miles of trails that were previously off-limits.

This small change opens up new recreational access within a major urban national park. It reflects a broader trend of national parks adapting to diverse visitor demands, often balancing conservation with increased public use. These decisions can set precedents for how other parks manage their trails.