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Summer Tourism Urban vs Remote Parks Staffing Levels Staffing Challenges Environmental Impact Planning Crowd Management Park Maintenance Yosemite National Park National Park Week Rocky Mountain National Park Government Shutdown

National Park Visits Decline in 2025 as Urban Sites Fall, California Sets a Record

Fresh NPS figures show a modest post‑peak drop that reflects operational strains across the system.

Smithsonian Closes as Shutdown Leaves National Parks Thinly Staffed