PORTLAND, Ore. — The Trump administration has fired thousands of U.S. National Parks and Forest Service workers as part of its sweeping effort to cut the size of the federal government. Around 4,400 ...
Mass layoffs in California national parks, including Joshua Tree and Yosemite, sparked protests over Presidents Day weekend.
Since 2010, the National Park Service has seen staffing levels plummet even as visitation climbed. Further cuts could hamper ...
Park advocates say the permanent staff cuts will leave hundreds of national parks understaffed and facing tough decisions about operating hours, public safety and resource protection.
The Trump administration has fired about 1,000 newly hired National Park Service employees who maintain and clean parks, ...
Thousands of employees who helped oversee vast areas of wilderness have lost their jobs in President Trump’s moves to shrink ...
While thousands of seasonal staff are expected to be hired, the loss of other employees could make your next national park visit feel different.
The protests come as Trump and ally Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, work to eliminate ...
National Park Service officials and experts are warning that some of the most treasured parks may face more crowd control issues.
The news about staffing at the National Park Service is mixed at the moment: The service plans to fire roughly 1,000 ...
Visitors to Colorado’s national parks this summer could find dirty bathrooms and closures at visitor centers and campgrounds ...