Travel ❯ National Parks

Visitor Experience

Safety Concerns Access and Services Tourism Impact Park Operations Evacuations Grand Canyon State Parks Park Management Acadia National Park Park Facilities Park Accessibility Yosemite National Park Reservation Systems Fees Service Disruptions Entrance Fees Wildlife Encounters

Smithsonian Closes as Shutdown Leaves National Parks Thinly Staffed

Many sites remain accessible under a contingency plan that limits services.

National Parks Remain Open During Shutdown Despite Escalating Closure Calls

Shutdown Leaves National Parks in Patchwork Operation

Acadia Closes Cadillac Summit Road to Vehicles as Shutdown Continues

Fox Steals 32 Pairs of Campers’ Shoes at Grand Teton