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

According to the Utah Office of Tourism website, the state’s five national parks — Zion, Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef ...
KNPR

Many parks are open during the shutdown, but not all. Here's what to know when visiting

The National Park Service said most roads and trails are open, but most buildings are closed. Some are confused about what ...
Carlsbad Current-Argus

Carlsbad Caverns closed during shutdown

At Carlsbad Caverns, the logjam meant the park and Visitors Center was closed during the funding cutoff.

Underground national park attractions closed off during federal shutdown

The largest attraction kept gated under this rule is Carlsbad Caverns National Park, the underground jewel of New Mexico's southwest desert that's home to limestone chambers, intricate cave formations ...
KOAT Albuquerque

Carlsbad Caverns taking preventative measures in light of increased fire dangers

Carlsbad Caverns National Park will be implementing new preventative measures in response to fire dangers beginning March 5, 2025. These precautions are being implemented as a response to prolonged ...
Skift

States Step in to Keep National Parks Running During Shutdown

Some national parks have turned to alternative sources of funding to remain open during the government shutdown.
KRQE Blogs

Public comments open for potential Carlsbad Caverns fee increase

CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – Carlsbad Caverns National Park is seeking public comments on possible changes to tour fees. The last time fees were increased was in 2012. The proposed fees are based on ...

Shutdown triggers a rash of national park site closures across the Southwest

The Department of the Interior’s shutdown plan states that “parks may close grounds/areas with sensitive natural, cultural, ...
El Paso Times

Carlsbad Caverns to reduce self-guided tours, starting in March

Carlsbad Caverns National Park will reduce its timed, self-guided tours starting Sunday, March 23, staff confirmed. A park representative said on the phone that the self-guided tour will no longer be ...