On July 7, Trump's hiring freeze was extended until October 15, meaning the NPS can’t hire experienced workers for vacant permanent and term positions. While the NPS is now hiring seasonal workers again , it seems that the number of positions available won’t increase compared to 2025. This means that staff members will likely face the same problems NPS workers had to deal with during the last summer season.

Every week, new data emerge showing U.S. citizens how national parks across the country are struggling. While plenty of people are aware of this dramatic situation, it sometimes feels like there’s not much individuals can do about it. Yet, this is not the case. Ex-rangers are quietly resisting the U.S. government cuts and erasure of American history.

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