Tourists, locals speak out as government shutdown hits record length

CAVE CITY, Ky. — As the government shutdown continues into its 35th day, it remains the longest in U.S. history.

The shutdown has affected multiple government services, including national parks.

What You Need To Know

The government shutdown has cut off funding for national parks

Mammoth Cave has halted guided tours because of the government shutdown

Many businesses that rely on Mammoth Cave’s foot traffic are struggling

The government shutdown has also caused millions of people with low-income to lose some SNAP benefits

Because of the government shutdown, Mammoth Cave’s foot traffic has come to a screeching halt.

“It’s very eerily quiet here; you actually hear the wind through the leaves of the trees," said Vanessa Ulm, the executive director for the Edmonson County Tourist and Con