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Opinion

Being Forced to Use Rec.gov Just to Go Camping Is Psychological Warfare

Millions of campers and hikers around the U.S. are using recreation.gov to book their next vacation—and by the time they’re done dealing with its confusing navigation, broken interface, and inflated fees, most will need one.