Overview

• The federal shutdown began after spending talks collapsed on Sept. 30, triggering National Park Service furloughs projected at more than 9,000 employees.
• At Grand Canyon National Park, visitor centers are closed, rangers are largely absent, and some toll booths are unmanned, with reports of visitors entering without paying.
• Gov. Katie Hobbs said Arizona will not cover park operating costs during the lapse, a reversal of 2018 when the state paid roughly $64,000 per week to keep the canyon open.
• North Rim businesses already hit by the Dragon Bravo Fire report steep losses, including revenue drops of 80–90%, cancellations, and staff reductions.
• Other Arizona sites face restrictions, with Montezuma Castle National Monument closed to the public and limited on‑site updates during the funding lapse.