Will National Parks and Forests Be Open During Government Shutdown? Here’s What We Know

Will national parks and forests be open during government shutdown? Here’s what we know

While many public lands are still open amid the government shutdown, visitors should expect to find a mixed bag when it comes to what services are still available.

Park visitors find open gates at Yellowstone on first day of government shutdown

GARDINER — As federal employees faced furloughs amid congressional loggerheads over the federal budget, Yellowstone National Park employees, visitors and local businesses navigated a series of uncertainties about operations at the destination that drew more than 4.7 million visitors last year.  Some visitors Montana Free Press spoke with Wednesday near the park’s only year-round entrance were largely unaware that the federal government shutdown …

National Parks open despite shutdown: What visitors need to know

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK - Many federal government services are now shut down due to a political impasse in Washington. But many national parks remain open, including Yellowstone. However, not all of the park is open for business.Vehicles flowed steadily into the park on Wednesday, the first day of the shutdown. But visitors did not have to pay to enter, though there was a QR code for those who needed a pass.Watch: What visitors need to know if…

Yellowstone National Park To Remain Open Despite Government Shutdown

GARDINER, Mont. – The recent government shutdown has left its mark on Gardiner and Yellowstone National Park, affecting both local businesses and visitors.