National Parks

Jan 31, 2019

APNewsBreak: US oil lease near sacred park pushes forward

Politicians and tribal leaders are decrying U.S. officials for moving forward with the sale of oil and gas leases near a park in New Mexico that Native Americans consider sacred


Jan 27, 2019

Some national parks open to visitors post-shutdown

While government machinery grinds back to life, federal workers still cautious amid fears that another shutdown could happen in weeks


Jan 26, 2019

Q&A: How soon will the federal government get back in order?

Q&A: How soon will the federal government get back in order?


Jan 24, 2019

Government shutdown poses increasing risk to wider economy

As shutdown drags on, government closure poses increasing risk to wider US economy


Jan 15, 2019

APNewsBreak: New pen may allow sale of horses for slaughter

The U.S. Forest Service has built a new corral in California that could allow it to bypass federal restrictions and lead to the slaughter of wild horses.


Jan 13, 2019

Selective shutdown? Trump tries to blunt impact, takes heat

Selective reopening of government offices to ease the pain for some citizens shows willingness to cut corners and wade into dubious territory, experts say


Jan 9, 2019

US orders refuges to staff for hunters despite shutdown

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is directing dozens of wildlife refuges to return to work to make sure hunters have access despite the government shutdown


Jan 8, 2019

Joshua Tree National Park closing over shutdown problems

Joshua Tree National Park will temporarily close this week so officials can address damage and sanitation problems that have occurred during the partial federal government shutdown


Jan 7, 2019

Puerto Rico closes colonial-era forts due to US shutdown

Two popular colonial-era forts in Puerto Rico's capital have been closed as part of the federal government shutdown


Jan 6, 2019

Park Service to tap into entrance fees to keep operating

Interior Department will dip into user fees to pay for staffing national parks during the government shutdown