“This means that the majority of national parks will be closed completely to public access. Areas that, by their nature, are physically accessible to the public will face significantly reduced visitor services,” the Interior said.
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If Congress does not reach a budget agreement this weekend and the government shuts down, entrances to national parks will be blocked. In addition, thousands of park rangers will be furloughed, according to a statement from the Department of the Interior Friday.If Congress does not reach a budget agreement this weekend and the government shuts down, entrances to national parks will be blocked.
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