3 major changes at national parks since the 'Valentine's Day massacre'

From how history is told to how land is used, here are some of the biggest changes to national parks since the massive layoffs last Valentine's Day.

All state, national parks free on President’s Day

Free admission to Florida's state parks is part of America250, celebrating the country's susquincentennial.
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Understaffed national parks causing facilities to close. What's closed in Florida?

National parks are facing challenges maintaining restrooms and visitor centers due to staffing shortages. Budget cuts, buyouts, and layoffs have resulted in a significant loss of staff positions ...
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For this National Park Week, do more than celebrate our parks. Speak up for them. | Opinion

National Park Week is April 19-27. This annual celebration of our national parks was first held in 1991 when President George H.W. Bush issued a proclamation inviting “all Americans, as well as our ...
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National parks free days will look very different in 2026. Here's why

The National Park Service is changing its free entrance days for 2026. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth will no longer be fee-free days, while President Donald Trump's June 14 birthday will ...
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Do national parks close during a government shutdown? What to know

A potential government shutdown could close national parks across the country. Most national park employees would be furloughed. In past shutdowns, Arizona used state funds to keep the Grand Canyon ...