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.”
- CNN – Executive Director Emily Thompson speaks with CNN about the ongoing government shutdown and the danger to parks left open to the public with only minimal NPS staff to help protect visitors and resources.
- Condé Nast Traveler – Are National Parks Closed During the Government Shutdown?