Coalition members and staff continue to push for national parks – which are already struggling under the impacts of staffing and budget cuts since January – to be closed in the event of a government shutdown.
- NBC Bay Area News – “Why some want national parks closed if government shuts down.“
- Cronkite News – “Keeping Grand Canyon National Park open during a shutdown puts Arizona’s gem at risk, ex-superintendent warns.“
- CBS Bay Area News – “Alcatraz Island among the Bay Area national parks to close in a government shutdown.“
- WBIR – Knoxville, TN – “Former National Park leaders urge parks to be closed if the government shuts down this week.“
- Maine Public Radio – “Acadia braces for possible government shutdown.“
- The Hill – “Plan to keep national parks open amid government shutdown faces challenges.“
- The Flathead Beacon – “As Glacier Reduces Visitor Services Amid Government Shutdown, Parks Advocates Push for Full Closure.”