I don't know when you were going to Yosemite, but the really cool stuff is either (1) limited access based on lotteries, (2) paved trails with trash cans, guard rails, and foot patrols. There are also small fees all over the place.

The "zero limits" model you appear to be advocating for does not exist. The "lock the gates" dystopia you're arguing against is not what I'm advocating for.

I'm talking about using a more holistic approach to access limit where access limits are already in place and having a frame work for extending access limits when and where access limits are the best way to preserve the experience.