Is Your Favorite National Park at Risk During the Shutdown?

The federal government shutdown is already affecting the National Park Service, with consequences likely to grow the longer it continues. While most parks remain “generally” open, services are limited, facilities may close, and the majority of staff are furloughed. With visitation up and staffing down this year, parks are relying on skeleton crews and fee revenue to balance access with protection, a challenge that the shutdown only makes worse.

And the impact will vary significantly from state to state.

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