WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Park Service (NPS) announced that despite a potential lapse in appropriations, national park roads, lookouts, trails, and open-air memorials will generally remain accessible to visitors. This information was detailed in the NPS Contingency Plan released in September 2025.

The plan outlines that essential operations like law enforcement, emergency response, and protection of federal lands will continue during the funding gap. NPS activities necessary to protect life and property are exempt from the shutdown.

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