10 Fascinating Volcano Trails

Let’s take a look at 10 trails that trace those forces—but remember, some of these magmatic marvels are merely napping. It’s ...
WYFF

Great Smoky Mountains National Park faces partial closure amid government shutdown

CAROL. THANK YOU JANE. THIS TIME OF YEAR, WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA HITS TOURISM SEASON STRIDE. BUT WITH THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN UNDERWAY, ONE POPULAR NATIONAL PARK COULD PARTIALLY SHUT DOWN. OUR PEYTON ...
WATE 6 On Your Side

‘I was so excited’ Great Smoky Mountains National Park fully reopens

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) —Full operations have now resumed at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Saturday morning, despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. This comes after a ...
The New York Times

Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.

Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services. By Chris Hippensteel As the government shutdown enters its first full week, travelers planning visits to ...
Knoxville News Sentinel

Groups come together to ease Great Smoky Mountains National Park government shutdown woes

A federal government shutdown has cut off services at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Restrooms will remain open and trash collection will continue as they are considered essential services.
9NEWS

Rocky Mountain National Park feels impacts of federal government shutdown

ESTES PARK, Colo. — From a distance, Rocky Mountain National Park appeared unchanged on Wednesday, but up close, visitors could see the effects of the federal government shutdown. According to the ...
Ventura County Star

Government shutdown: Here's what to expect at Channel Islands National Park

Amid the shutdown of the federal government, the remote Channel Islands National Park off Ventura is expected to stay open to visitors for now. As of Oct. 1, Island Packers, the park's concessionaire, ...
UPI

On This Day: Legislation establishes Yosemite National Park

Oct. 1 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1890, legislation is signed by President Benjamin Harrison creating Yosemite National Park, making it the nation's third national park. In 2016, the park ...
Knoxville News Sentinel

Great Smoky Mountains National Park facilities will close in the government shutdown

A federal government shutdown will close facilities in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Roads and trails will likely stay open, but services like restrooms and trash pickup will stop. Most ...
The Gazette

Rocky Mountain National Park open with limited visitor services amid government shutdown

Longs Peak stands tall above the surrounding peaks, as seen from Sheep Lakes Information Station, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 in Rocky Mountain National Park west of Estes Park, Colorado. (Jonathan ...
The Courier-Journal

Mammoth Cave, other national park sites face limited services during government shutdown

National Park Service sites in Kentucky appear to be operating without several services normally offered to visitors after a federal government shutdown began Oct. 1. While roadways and trails ...
PBS

Wonders of the National Park System are in every state. Here’s where to find one near you

This article originally appeared on The Conversation. When people think about national parks, they often think about the most famous ones – places like Yellowstone, Yosemite, Denali, Acadia, Glacier, ...