Gatekeeping natural wonders only fuels resentment and does little to actually protect ecosystems.

Your point about "betrayal of our trust" resonates deeply. I've always believed that guides are custodians first, entertainers second (even if that's not what some clients want to hear). It's infuriating when shortcuts for profit lead to permanent damage, like that thermal spring being cordoned off. The social media drive for unique content puts enormous pressure on these places, and once they're overrun, there's no going back. Stricter guidelines are absolutely necessary to protect what little wilderness we have left from becoming just another backdrop for likes.