Millions of Acres of ‘Public’ Land Are Not Legally Accessible

Private holdings block public access to nearly 10 million acres of federal land in the West, hampering growth in the recreation economy, a new report says. The federal program that could help purchase access expires September 30.

By Bryce Oates

Millions of Acres of ‘Public’ Land Are Not Legally Accessible

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