How National Park Service layoffs could stretch some parks to their limits
Roughly 1,000 NPS workers were laid off as part of the Trump Administration's push to trim the federal workforce. Here’s what that means for visitors.
What to Expect at the National Parks After Their Staff Layoffs
About 3,000 positions in the National Park Service and US Forest Service were eliminated by the Trump administration. Here’s what that could mean for travelers.
The National Parks Are At Risk Following Mass Layoffs—Here’s What That Means for Travelers Visiting the Parks
Thousands of permanent and seasonal National Park Service employees will not be on the job this summer. Park advocates are concerned that the labor cuts put the country’s public lands—and visitors' experience within them—in jeopardy.
National Parks cutting hours, limiting services as Trump layoffs reduce staffing
A Facebook post from the tiny Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in Colorado announcing service cuts drew more than 10,000 comments. "I think it's going to be a very rough spring," said Cassidy Jones,
National Parks Layoffs Will Cause Communities to Lose Billions
Massive layoffs at the National Park Service will likely have rippling negative effects on communities surrounding national parks and monuments, writes Kurt Repanshek in National Parks Traveler, noting that parks generate billions of dollars in revenue for nearby towns each year.
How the Trump and DOGE cuts could ruin National Parks this summer
Thousands of Park Service and Forest Service employees have been fired, leaving few left to clean bathrooms, maintain trails ,or save lives.
Here's how National Park Service cuts could impact your summer vacation
National Park Service cuts could cause chaos at the national parks, especially during the busy summer season, advocates say.
AZ national park cuts visitor center hours amid DOGE layoffs. What we know
Both visitor centers at Saguaro National Park in Tucson will be closed one day a week amid federal budget cuts. Here's what to know if you're going.
Trump Job Cuts Threaten Safety at National Parks, Workers Say
National Park rangers throughout the US are warning of impending danger to visitors, wildlife and natural resources as job cuts and hiring freezes slash staffing at some of the country’s most beloved destinations.
National Park layoffs impact park goers
As the Trump administration pushes ahead with its drive to overhaul federal agencies, roughly 1,000 employees have been terminated at national parks. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky reports from Yosemite on the impact ahead of the busy summer season.
National Park Service in Turmoil After 1,000 Staff Abruptly Cut
An advocacy group is gravely concerned about forced exits of hundreds of rangers, interpreters, and administrative staff in U.S. national parks.
These national park trails were created by America’s first Black soldiers
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A Breakdown of the Best National Parks to Visit by Month in 2025
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Firing 1,000 national park employees isn't America's best idea | Mark Woods
Trump's vision for "America's Best Idea": a new national park "full of statues" and existing national parks with fewer ...
Celebrate National Park Week 2025 At These 6 Hotels Near Popular Parks
Celebrate National Park Week 2025 with 6 cozy hotels near iconic parks like Yellowstone and Rocky Mountain, offering ...
Long lines and canceled rentals: Firings bring chaos to national parks
Trump’s purge of federal employees is already harming the visitor experience at national parks across the country.