Are national parks open or closed? Here's the status of the most popular NPS sites

Are national parks open or closed during the ongoing government shutdown? Here's the status of the most-visited National Park ...
Forbes

National Parks To Furlough Nearly 9,300 Staff But Stay Partially Open During Shutdown—Here’s What To Know

The Trump administration is repeating its 2018 shutdown tactics, leaving national parks partially open with many fewer staff and services—which national park advocacy groups say is “not just ...

California is No. 1 state for hiking in the US. Why it’s a ‘hiker’s paradise

Here’s a closer look at what makes the Golden State the No. 1 spot for hiking in the country: “California offers over 13,000 documented hiking trails and 280 state park units, plus 9 national parks,” ...
The New York Times

Close National Parks if Government Shuts Down, Former Superintendents Plead

More than 35 former park superintendents wrote a letter to the Trump administration, saying the lands could be damaged under limited staffing. By Eileen Sullivan Reporting from Washington During the ...

As tourists continue to visit national parks and DC, advocates and local businesses warn about long-term impact of shutdown

The government shutdown didn’t deter 26-year-old Nudrat Mahajabin from visiting Grand Canyon National Park earlier this month, even though the signs were clear: No entrance fees would be collected, ...