Parks Stay Open Despite Shutdown

Despite the federal government shutdown, popular national park units in North Carolinas mountains remain largely open, thanks to private and local government donations, and volunteer labor. The Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, two of the busiest units in the National Park system, are staying open, thanks to funding from nonprofit partners and local entities. However, crucial projects like invasive plant removal and bridge construction are on hold due to the shutdown. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.