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 ...

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 ...
AZ Animals

Wildlife You Can Spot in Carlsbad Caverns National Park

From Brazilian free-tailed bats to mule deer and tarantulas, discover the diverse animals of Carlsbad Caverns.
NBC Connecticut

How a bag of Cheetos disrupted the ecosystem at Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Rangers at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in southern New Mexico describe it as a “world-changing” event for the tiny microbes and insects that call this specialized subterranean environment home. The ...
USA Today

'World-changing' impact: Carlsbad Caverns National Park scolds visitor who left Cheetos

This story has been updated to add new information. National park officials in New Mexico are calling out whoever is responsible for leaving a full bag of Cheetos that spread mold and caused an ...
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 ...
The Joplin GlobeOpinion

John Styron: In praise of the National Park Service

A hush fell over the gathering, about 200 of us, in the Bat Amphitheater at the mouth of an ancient entrance to the caves. We ...
NBC Chicago

How a bag of Cheetos disrupted the ecosystem at Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Rangers at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in southern New Mexico describe it as a “world-changing” event for the tiny microbes and insects that call this ...