Elisabeth Barton
United Statesbusiness ownerFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Elisabeth Barton is the general manager of Echo Adventure Cooperative, a guide service in Groveland, California. During the government shutdown, her business has seen an increase in visitors as no entrance fees are being collected at Yosemite National Park.
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Elisabeth Barton, co-founder of Echo Adventure Cooperative, says fewer interpretive rangers has led to less enforcement.
Fat squirrels, rowdy bears and burned-out rangers: How Trump policies are scrambling America’s national parksCNN·United States· 2026-08-01
United States· 2026-08-01
Elisabeth Barton, general manager of Echo Adventure Cooperative, noted that their business is having a much busier October than usual.
As tourists continue to visit national parks and DC, advocates and local businesses warn about long-term impact of shutdownCNN·United States· 2025-10-20
United States· 2025-10-20
