California’s smallest national park is facing big problems. During the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, Pinnacles National Park has become an example of what happens when maintenance halts and staff are furloughed.

With no clear end to the shutdown in sight, park conditions continue to worsen. In addition to trailhead closures, visitors describe facilities that have fallen into disrepair and services that remain unavailable. What’s happening at Pinnacles isn’t an isolated case, either. With only skeleton crews left on duty, national parks nationwide are under increasing strain.

Ongoing Government Shutdown Leaves Pinnacles National Park Struggling To Maintain Basic Operations

While Pinnacles National Park remains open, many visitors are finding that popular areas are harder to access th

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