Trump shrank staffing of national parks. Now many of them are struggling.
At Zion National Park, the partial staffing at fee entrance stations is projected to add up to $2 million in lost revenue this year.
(Erin Schaff | The New York Times) Visitors at Zion National Park in Utah, Aug. 15, 2025. Amid deep staffing cuts, more than 90 parks have reported problems like lost revenue and cuts to emergency services. One expert called this "a dangerous path."
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