Looking to go on a hike in a national park over the holidays? A government shutdown could throw a wrench into those plans.

The National Park Service did not comment to USA TODAY on the potential impacts of a government shutdown. However, during ...

Staff at national parks aren't considered essential, so if Congress can't agree on a budget package, the federal government ...

With lawmakers caught in a gridlock over the next funding bill, the country is facing a potential government shutdown to close out the year. On Tuesday, after lawmakers reached a bipartisan ...

Congress has just hours to come up with a plan to fund the federal government or face a partial shutdown. Capitol Hill lawmakers have until midnight Friday to pass a bill that would continue to ...

The last government shutdown lasted 35 days between December 2018 and January 2019. During that time, the national parks took a hit. Some closed completely, while others remained open, temporarily ...

The National Park Service encourages people to avoid going to parks, monuments and historic sites it manages if they close ...

How a government shutdown affect flights, cruises Yes, a shutdown will close down NPS sites, including national parks and monuments. Facilities will also be closed or unstaffed as the federal ...

Here are some ways a shutdown would impact Americans. Will a shutdown impact holiday travel? Travelers will still be able to ...