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Fees drive away low-income families from outdoor places like Bridal Veil Falls, researchers say

Critics say at a time when outdoor recreation is peaking during the pandemic, it makes no sense to make close destinations harder to access.

(Brian Maffly | Tribune file photo) This May 27, 2016 file photo shows Ann Tylutki, left, and Andi Hernandez hiking on Mill Creek Canyon’s Pipeline trail above Rattlesnake Gulch. The popular canyon has a $5 fee, with proceeds used for upkeep of campsites, picnic areas and trails. Researchers say such fees discourage use by low-income families.