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Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.

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.

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National parks caught in the crosshairs of government shutdown

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What’s going on at national parks in Colorado during the shutdown?

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Federal agencies blame Democrats for the shutdown. CA departments fault Trump

“The Radical Left in Congress shut down the government,” a pop-up reads.

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Republicans say Trump is just ‘trolling’ Democrats with social media posts celebrating cuts

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Government funding vote fails again in Senate as hopes fade for quick end to shutdown

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Are National Parks Affected by the Government Shutdown? Here’s What to Know

A contingency plan released by the U.S. Interior Department will direct the National Park Service to remain open, but with limited services

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National Parks That Usually Charge Fees Are Free This Weekend

In addition to parks being free to the public on September 27, volunteers can also receive a complimentary one-day national park pass to any national park site in exchange for their service. Other fees, such as timed entry or reservation fees, may still apply to specific locations, so be sure to check the NPS website ahead of time.