Our national parks are struggling
The National Park Service is facing significant challenges as summer travel approaches. Since 2025, budget cuts and staff reductions have severely impacted the maintenance and operation of national parks. Experts warn that these changes could diminish the visitor experience and the preservation of these natural treasures.
- ▪Since President Trump took office in 2025, the National Park Service has seen major budget cuts and staff layoffs.
- ▪Almost a quarter of full-time National Park staff have lost their jobs, totaling over 4,000 positions.
- ▪Experts express concern that the remaining staff are overwhelmed and that vital scientific and maintenance roles are being diminished.
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PodcastsOur national parks are strugglingAnd the summer crowds are coming.by Ariana Aspuru and Sean RameswaramMay 21, 2026, 11:30 AM UTCShareGiftGoing-to-the-Sun Road along Saint Mary Lake at Glacier National Park in Montana. Ron Buskirk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesSummer travel is just ramping up, but our country’s pride and joy is being put through the wringer.Since President Donald Trump took office in 2025, the National Park Service has been gutted. Staff have left or been laid off, historical signage has been removed, and funding to maintain and operate the parks has been slashed.Still, Trump doesn’t seem to be slowing down.
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