Usually I talk about economic stuff but this time its a little more about saving hikers. While this isn't a difficult trail, if you are not from the area, and its raining one certainly can get lost. In this case the Marquette Search and Rescue Team found the missing hikers. The situation does highlight a need to consider additional training as tourism in the Upper Peninsula rises.
As tourism rises there will likely be additional training needed. I write more about Delta County which is my home town. More hikers, bikers, etc... will ultimately mean more injuries in rural places. As eco-tourism rises so does the need to train officers, EMS, and volunteers how to handle injuries where little support is available.
Its something to think about because if towns can capitalize on ecotourism it also creates possible new needs.
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