Climbers hang distress flag in Joshua Tree National Park ahead of protests
High Desert area residents and climbers hang an American flag upside down in a symbol of distress and protest against federal employee firings at the National Park Service and other agencies at Intersection Rock in Joshua Tree National Park, Calif., on Feb. 28, 2025.
What is the Alt National Park Service? What to know about group protesting Trump layoffs
The Alt National Park Service was established in 2017, after the real National Park Service was temporarily barred from using social media.
Colorado advocates say impacts of National Park Service layoffs will be ‘visceral’
Local advocates with the National Parks Conservation Association say despite seasonal hiring given the green light after layoffs, impacts will still be seen at parks.
National Park Service layoffs include employees in Williamsburg area, on Outer Banks
Three National Park Service employees have been terminated at Colonial National Historical Park and six staffers have been cut from the Outer Banks Group.
Group of national parks employees protested layoffs with upside-down flag | Fact check
The Department of the Interior told USA TODAY it was aware of the "unauthorized and inappropriate" display, which was eventually taken down.
National Parks Service to hire seasonal employees after all. What it means for Washington
National parks will hire seasonal employees in an exception to President Trump’s hiring freeze. Delay could impact WA parks in early summer.
National Park, Forest Service employees laid off
Thousands of National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service employees are being laid off as part of a federal workforce downsizing plan by President Trump and Elon Musk.
Over 700 National Park Service employees are taking buyouts: reports
At least 700 year-round National Park Service employees have taken buyouts, according to an internal memo obtained by The Los Angeles Times and The New York Times. The memo, which was sent on Tuesday,
National Park Service Feels Effects Of Layoffs, Workers Share Their Fears
Image via Shutterstock National Park Service is already feeling the effects of federal layoffs. Several workers are sharing their fears for their own jobs as well as the upcoming busy season with summer.
A rogue ranger is documenting every National Park Service firing
Park rangers are crowdsourcing terminations and cataloging the number of National Park Service employees the Trump ...
Amid staff cuts and budget chaos, more than 700 national park employees take buyout
The buyouts and the Feb. 14 firing of probationary employees has cost the National Park Service at least 1,700 permanent ...
The National Park Layoffs Are Causing Panic. Here’s How They Will (Or Won’t) Impact Your Visit
Thousands of NPS employees have been laid off, prompting concern that the parks will be understaffed this spring and summer.
The National Park Service is grappling with massive layoffs. What you should know.
However, the National Park Service topped the list of government agencies seen favorably by U.S. adults, according to a Pew ...
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Staffing Issues May Affect Your 2025 National Park Plans
Planning a national park trip in 2025? If there is a tour, ranger-led program, campsite, or any other park event for which ...
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Excited Bison Attempts Snow Angel Right In The Middle Of The Road At Yellowstone National Park
Love to see a bison having a fun day in the snow. It’s a good thing bison are built for the cold, because they generally have ...
Possible second round of national park terminations draw fire from Mojave Desert groups
National park employees have been notified about a possible second round of layoffs; Mojave Desert groups warn of ...
Congaree National Park under scrutiny as Trump cuts jobs. Could park access be curtailed?
Congaree National Park is the only national park in South Carolina. Would Trump Administration budget cuts curtail park hours ...
National Park Service reveals cherry blossom peak bloom dates
With spring right around the corner, the National Park Service announces the peak bloom dates for cherry blossoms in ...