Trump Scraps National Park Summer Reservations
#NationalParks #TravelNewsThe National Park Service is ending reservation requirements at Arches, Glacier, and Yosemite this summer to increase access. The system, initially for crowd control, divided businesses and visitors. Staffing will be boosted to manage the change. read more
National Parks Struggle with Staffing Crisis Amid Budget Cuts
#NationalParks #TrumpAdministrationMillions of parkgoers may face closures, long lines, and dirtier parklands due to critical staff layoffs under Trump's administration, echoing past devastating shutdown impacts. National Parks anticipate challenges with diminished resources, including visitor safety and environmental conservation. read more
Trump's Policies Leave National Parks Struggling with Staffing and Cuts
#NationalParks #TrumpAdministrationThe impact of the Trump administration on National Parks during his first term was devastating. Recent layoffs have resulted in a staffing crisis, potentially leading to closures, longer wait times, and damages that could take centuries to recover. read more
Trump Administration Layoffs Cause Chaos in National Parks Operations
#NationalParks #USPoliticsThe Trump administration laid off 1,000 National Park Employees last week, causing chaos according to fired rangers. Musk's cuts led to vital services removal, risking park safety and functionality. Rangers express concerns about the impact on national parks, raising alarms about safety and service cuts. read more
Firing of 1,000 National Park Service Employees Raises Concerns
#NationalParks #TrumpAdministrationThe Trump administration has fired 1,000 National Park Service workers, affecting maintenance and operating hours in US parks. Concerns arise over understaffing and limited services, leading to potential impacts on public safety and resource protection. read more
National Park Service to Avoid Crowd Size Controversy in 2021
#InaugurationCrowd #NationalParksNational Park officials fear being caught in disputes over Trump's inauguration crowd sizes, as seen in 2017. Estimates suggest Obama had 800,000-1 million attendees in 2009 compared to a third for Trump. read more
Men indicted for damaging 140-million-year-old rocks at Lake Mead
#Nevada #NationalParksTwo Nevada men are facing trial for damaging 140-million-year-old rock formations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Wyatt Clifford Fain and Payden David Guy Cosper could serve up to 10 years in prison if convicted. The incident sparked outrage after a viral video showed the vandalism. read more
#Canyonlands #NationalParks
Authorities in Utah are seeking two tourists who stole artifacts from Canyonlands National Park in a cowboy camp from the late 1800s. Incidents of tourist vandalism at National Parks are increasing, with a recent incident involving toppling a 113-year-old tramway tower in Death Valley. read more