While Americans woke up to the news Wednesday that their federal government had shut down due to Congress failing to approve a funding bill before the start of the new fiscal year, Utah state tourism ...

Crowds of people loaded onto boats to tour the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Wednesday with no immediate signs of a government shutdown that has triggered the furlough of about two-thirds of ...

In these seven postcard-worthy state parks, you can marvel over stunning vistas and find hiking, biking, rafting and wildlife to rival popular national parks.

While state and local officials are scrambling to keep parks open, many Americans are ready to cancel their travel plans if the government shuts down.

The federal government shutdown overnight after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach an agreement to avoid a funding lapse ahead of an Oct. 1 deadline.

The government shutdown is forcing Republicans and Democrats alike to balance political point-scoring with keeping up appearances at the country’s iconic national parks.

A former superintendent at Grand Canyon National Park warned Monday that if the park stays open during a government shutdown, understaffing could put “nationally important, irreplaceable resources” at ...

A former superintendent at Grand Canyon National Park warned Monday that if the park stays open during a government shutdown, understaffing could put “nationally important, irreplaceable resources” at ...

Not quite. National parks often remain physically open to the public during a government shutdown, but services are limited or nonexistent. Think of it this way: the gates might be open, but no one is ...

The Grand Canyon draws visitors from around the world, but its vastness would also make upkeep challenging during a government shutdown, a former superintendent says.

In Nevada, outdoor recreation accounts for 8.1 billion in value added GDP annually, making the state 10th in the nation.

A former Grand Canyon National Park superintendent warned that understaffing could put “nationally important, irreplaceable resources” at risk if the park stays open during a government shutdown.