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Thousands descend on U.S. national parks to protest firings
Concerned Americans say job cuts in national parks will put the future of these lands in jeopardy and create unsafe conditions for visitors.
What to know about national park layoffs and potential closures
The U.S. Department of the Interior said no parks are expected to close in the summer, but park rangers warned of reduced hours and services.
‘Hurt the park, you hurt us’: Cuts at National Parks protested at Indiana Dunes
Scores of people, many toting homemade signs, braved the briskly cold weather Saturday afternoon to gather at the Indiana Dunes National Park Visitor Center to protest the loss of park employees.
Protesters flood national parks to express outrage over job cuts
As a steady stream of people marched through Yosemite National Park, homemade signs held high over their heads, they echoed a single unifying message: “Protect our parks.”
How Trump's mass government layoffs are affecting U.S. national parks
Those are just some of the impacts being felt at United States national parks in the wake of the Trump administration’s firing of thousands of National Parks and Forest Service personnel.
Op-Ed |The National Park Service Provides “Direct Services” To Citizens
Adding insult to injury, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memo on February 26, 2025, directing all federal agencies to submit their plans for a systematic Reduction in Force (RIF) by March 13.
Congaree National Park under scrutiny as Trump cuts jobs. Could park access be curtailed?
Congaree National Park is the only national park in South Carolina. Would Trump Administration budget cuts curtail park hours, hamper basic services?
American flag hung upside down in Yosemite National Park in protest over layoffs
Yosemite National Park staffers hung an American flag upside down from the park's El Capitan summit over the weekend to protest recent layoffs by the Trump administration.
Thousands Gather at National Parks Across U.S. to Protest Job Cuts
From Acadia in Maine to Joshua Tree in Southern California, protesters turned out to stand up against what they see as threats to public lands.
National park layoffs assailed by off-duty rangers and community members in SoCal protests
National Park Service staffing cuts prompted off-duty rangers and residents to protest at national parks nationwide, including Joshua Tree and the Santa Monica Mountains.
Protests over National Park Service layoffs grow in Montana
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It’s official: These are the most dangerous national parks in the United States
America’s national parks may be stunning, but they can also be deadly. The post It’s official: These are the most dangerous ...
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National parks already feel the effects of layoffs, even before the busy season starts
National parks across the U.S. are bearing down on an uncertain season, as federal layoffs and staffing shortages threaten many of the services they provide for their millions of annual visitors ...
Possible second round of national park terminations draw fire from Mojave Desert groups
National park employees have been notified about a possible second round of layoffs; Mojave Desert groups warn of ...
Mass firing hits national parks ahead of busy summer season
Visitors to America’s national parks can expect shorter hours and longer lines after the Trump administration fired 1,000 ...
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How federal layoffs are impacting national parks, from reduced hours to safety fears
National parks across the U.S. are bearing down on an uncertain season, as federal layoffs and staffing shortages threaten many of the services they provide for their millions of annual visitors ...
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West Coast National Parks You Need To Experience At Least Once
The West Coast is full of breathtaking landscapes. These national parks are a must-see for outdoor adventurers in California, ...
National parks in Massachusetts are reeling after job cuts
The turmoil comes at a critical time as millions of visitors are expected at Massachusetts national parks this year, ...
Hawaii’s wildlife refuges, national parks feel sting of federal cuts
The NPS operates Hawai ‘i Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii island, Haleakala National Park on Maui and the USS Arizona Memorial and its visitor center at Pearl Harbor National Memorial, which are all ...