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Are National Parks Closed During the Government Shutdown?

This shutdown is going to be bad for the national parks and all of our public lands," says Dan Ritzman, director of conservation at the Sierra Club, a US-based environmental organization. "This action to keep the parks open is a clear indication that [the government] knows that the parks are a very popular part of the American identity.

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Plan to keep national parks open amid government shutdown faces challenges

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National Parks Warning Issued to Trump Over Government Shutdown

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Stay out of national parks during US shutdown, conservationists warn

Conservationists have urged visitors to stay away from US national parks, as they called for the scenic attractions to close during the government shutdown.

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What happens to the national parks if the federal government shuts down?

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Yosemite, other national parks to remain partially open, understaffed amid shutdown

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These Are the Most Picturesque National Parks in North America, According to a New Study

North America’s national parks are among the most photographed destinations in the world, offering landscapes that range from towering red-rock canyons to emerald lakes and glacier-clad peaks. A new study reveals which ones capture the most attention on social media,

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Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks: Former NPS Superintendents Urge Secretary Burgum To Close National Parks if Government Shuts Down

Dear Secretary Burgum: As former superintendents of national parks across the country, we write to you with an urgent appeal to protect our parks and public lands by closing them if a government shutdown occurs.

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Cats among top 5 invasive pests in America’s national parks

Invasive species such as cats, emerald ash borers, pigs, fire ants and hemlock woolly adelgids are causing changes to National Parks. Rangers say the changes are causing problems to ecosystems, leading to trees being wiped out and the spread of dangerous diseases.

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US Route 89, America’s Most Scenic Road Trip: The National Parks Highway Map

Forget Route 66 - did you know that Route 89 takes you from Arizona up to Montana with stops at the best US national parks?