Travelers visiting national parks face uncertainty

Rep. Zinke pitches in on Yellowstone Park maintenance amid shutdown

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK - Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke visited Yellowstone National Park on Monday and helped clean bathrooms.Zinke (R-Montana) started the day with a chat about the state of the park with Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly. Shortly after that, the two men walked in the sunny but cool morning air in Mammoth to visit the public restrooms. As the men approached the bathrooms near the start of the Mammoth Hot Springs boardwal…

Zinke pitches in on Yellowstone Park maintenance amid shutdown

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke visited Yellowstone National Park on Monday and helped clean bathrooms.First district congressman Ryan Zinke (R-Montana) started the day with a chat about the state of the park with Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly. Shortly after that, the two men walked in the sunny but cool morning air in Mammoth to visit the public restrooms. As the men approached the bathrooms near the start of th…

Many parks are open during the shutdown, but not all. Here's what to know when visiting

The National Park Service said most roads and trails are open, but most buildings are closed. Some are confused about what they’ll find when they arrive at any given park site.

Travelers visiting national parks face uncertainty

As the government shutdown enters its first full week, travelers planning visits to national parks and other tourist sites run by the federal government face more than a little uncertainty.

What to Expect When Visiting Museums and National Parks During the US Government Shutdown

Amid the United States government shutdown, it can be difficult to keep track of what is open and closed, as states, institutions, and parks follow different protocols. Since Congress failed to reach an agreement on funding, as of October 1, the US government has been shutdown. As such, a number of government agencies and programs came to a screeching halt. This can include museums and historic sites as well as national parks, among other venu…