"Many major national parks remain open to the public during the government shutdown. Still, exactly what "open" means varies from park to park - and it doesn't mean they're running like usual. If a national park is open, it means the public can access it, but some offer more services than others. For instance, some parks are keeping visitor centers open while others aren't. Many aren't collecting entrance fees."
"The National Parks Conservation Association, a nonprofit park advocacy group, said the situation has left visitors confused and parks at risk. "Some parks are open. Some parks are closed. More than 60% of national park staff are on furlough," Kyle Groetzinger, a spokesperson for NPCA, told Business Insider. "The shutdown is leaving national parks without the experts needed to protect fragile ecosystems, interpret American history, and serve the public.""
Many major national parks remain open to the public during the government shutdown, but "open" varies by park and does not mean normal operations. Public access is generally allowed, yet visitor centers, fee collection, and other services differ across parks. Over 9,000 of the National Park Service's 14,500 employees would be furloughed under contingency plans, causing reduced staffing and potential disruptions to trash pickup and restroom maintenance. Some parks rely solely on entrance fees, while others receive funding from local, state, and nonprofit sources. Non-government services such as lodging and restaurants largely continue. The National Parks Conservation Association warned of visitor confusion and risks to park protection.
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