Shuttered Visitor Centers, Closed Campgrounds, Slower Emergency Response: Staffing Crisis Hits National Parks Nationwide
August 28, 2025
August 28, 2025
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2025:
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Shuttered Visitor Centers, Closed Campgrounds, Slower Emergency Response: Staffing Crisis Hits National Parks Nationwide
For months, the Trump administration has ordered national parks to stay open and accessible while slashing National Park Service staffing, delaying seasonal hiring and pushing remaining staff to their limits. The Na . . .
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Shuttered Visitor Centers, Closed Campgrounds, Slower Emergency Response: Staffing Crisis Hits National Parks Nationwide
For months, the Trump administration has ordered national parks to stay open and accessible while slashing National Park Service staffing, delaying seasonal hiring and pushing remaining staff to their limits. The Na . . .