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An Explosion In Visitors Is Threatening The Very Things National Parks Try To Protect
Growing crowds at America's national parks have prompted some of them to allow entry by reserved tickets only. Arches National Park in Utah may be next, and there's renewed controversy over that step.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Vandalized With 'Black Lives Don't Matter' Sign
A black bear skin was also left draped on a park entrance in Tennessee. Investigators are offering a reward for information on the incident, which a ranger called "particularly egregious."
Yellowstone National Park Set To Reopen — But With Caveats
There is growing economic pressure to reopen national parks and ease travel restrictions even as many states are still seeing a rise in coronavirus cases.
National Parks Trying To Get A Handle On E-Bikes
Electric assisted bicycles are on trails in the national parks. Enthusiasts think that's a great thing, but some traditional riders and environmentalists see big problems ahead.
Interior Restaffs Some Wildlife Refuges During Shutdown
Furloughed staff will return to 38 protected sites around the country. Critics are panning the move as a way to avoid bad optics during the political tussle.
National Park Service Plans To Expand Operations Amid Government Shutdown Degradation
Volunteers and a skeletal staff have maintained sites in some parks. In others, the amount of damage and trash triggered an unprecedented move from the National Park Service to return more workers.
Private Companies Are Paying To Keep Roads Groomed, Bathrooms Cleaned In Yellowstone
Because of the partial government shutdown, some national parks are closing because employees aren't working and both trashcans and toilets are overflowing. Yellowstone has found a work-around.
Unexpected Ways The Government Shutdown Might Affect You
In the second week of the federal shutdown, consumers might notice fallout in unexpected places, from poop in national parks to closed museums.
Fallout Grows As Partial Government Shutdown Drags On Into New Year
There's no end in sight for the spending standoff that has forced the shutdown of about a quarter of the federal government. The longer the shutdown continues, the more services will be affected.