Canadian Border Closes, Campground Closures Move Beyond State Parks
The uncertainty, closures, and travel restrictions surrounding the coronavirus outbreak continue to evolve day to day and hour by hour. Today, the White House announced that the Canada/U.S. border has closed to non-essential travel. Drastic ‘Shelter in Place’ restrictions are in place for over 7 million people in Northern California,...
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National Park Service Announces Modified Operations
The National Park Service has released a statement outlining steps the agency will take going forward in order to protect against and slow the spread of COVID-19.
Illinois Closes State Parks
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has decided to close all Illinois state parks, including campgrounds, due to the coronavirus thread. “Effective immediately, all IDNR-owned properties are closed to the public to help stem the spread of #COVID19,” the department said on Twitter. “All events on state property are cancelled; patrons...
Navajo Tribal Parks and Camping Close Amid Pandemic
The Navajo Nation is temporarily closing all Navajo Nation Tribal Parks due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. The closings include Four Corners Monument, Little Colorado River Tribal Park, Canyon de Chelly Campground, and Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park, also known as Antelope Canyon. The Nation is under...
New Mexico State Parks Suspend Camping Over Coronavirus Concerns
Overnight camping and events at New Mexico State Parks are suspended from March 13 through April 9, 2020, according to a statement on the department’s social media. Visitors with existing reservations through April 9, 2020, will be contacted by Reserve America to cancel and refund reservations. New Mexico State Parks...
NPS Addresses Coronavirus Concerns in National Parks
With growing concern over the coronavirus outbreak, and many park enthusiasts wondering if they should cancel their upcoming trips, the National Park Service has released a statement addressing visitor concerns.
By the Numbers: National Parks Saw 327.5 Million Visitors in 2019
Visitation in 2019 surpassed 2018 by more than 9 million recreation visits, a 2.9 percent increase, according to the annual visitation report from the National Park Service. This is the fifth consecutive year with over 300 million recreation visits. The 327.5 million total is the third-highest since record-keeping began in...
Mount Rainier Closed Indefinitely Due to Mudslides and Flooding
Access to Mount Rainer National Park as been cut off indefinitely due to weather.
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