As Congress moves closer to passing President Trump’s sweeping tax and budget bill — which would slash funding for food ...

As budget cuts and staff reductions continue across the federal government, some are concerned about the future of national parks, including those in the mid-Atlantic region.

Like all other national parks, Rocky Mountain National Park is effectively closed during the partial federal government shutdown, which entered its 13th day Thursday. Some parks are entirely ...

What Happened to National Parks During Last Government Shutdown? The last government shutdown, which lasted five weeks between December 2018 and January 2019, was the longest in U.S. history.

A shutdown could also close national parks near Arizona including Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area near Las Vegas and Zion National Park in Utah. Reach the reporter at rstern ...

"During a shutdown, [park service] personnel will not be able to answer operators' questions or book their reservations." Prater said 75% of NTA tour operator members package U.S. national parks.

"Accordingly, the public will be encouraged not to visit National Park sites during the period of lapse in appropriations," the plan stated. The last government shutdown lasted 35 days between ...

Arizona and Utah will keep iconic national parks in those states open if a shutdown of the federal government threatens access to Arizona’s orange-striped Grand Canyon and the sheer red cliffs ...

National parks collectively could lose nearly 1 million visitors daily during a shutdown, and gateway communities could lose as much as $70 million, the conservation association said.

The looming government shutdown could furlough rangers and force closures at many national parks. Some US governors have pledged to keep their iconic parks open using state funds. Guest visits in ...

Don't cancel that camping trip just yet: Utah, Arizona, and Colorado state governments will foot the bill to keep some national parks open — and tourist dollars flowing — during the shutdown.