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Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services.
By Chris Hippensteel
Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services.
Trump
Administration
Supported by
Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services.
By Chris Hippensteel

The federal government has partially shutdown. Here’s how that's impacting national parks.

Hours before the shutdown, NPS staff began preparations to close down some parts of popular US public lands

Reduced staffing at national parks means visitors are "really taking your chances", conservationists say.

Will Social Security checks go out? Are national parks open? Here's what to know when the federal government partially shuts down.

It’s important to understand what the shutdown means for everything from national park closures to passport processing times.

Park managers will tell you: Keeping them open endangers cherished sites and can prolong the standoff in Washington.

Here's What The Government Shutdown Could Mean For Your Travel Plans