Recreation advocates are urging Congress to avoid a government shutdown that’s expected to start once the clock strikes midnight Tuesday — warning of the lasting impacts on America’s $1.2 trillion recreation economy.

While Capitol Hill prepares for the government to shutter, local lawmakers in rural communities are scrambling to find out whether the national parks will remain open come the shutdown.

The City of Moab and Grand County released statements via social media on Monday, both echoing the state is ready to step in to keep national parks, monuments and recreation areas “open and accessible to all visitors.”

Mayor Joette Langianese told The Times-Independent that from her understanding per the National Park Service, “there will be no timed entry, limited staffing, and parks will b

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