National Parks Suffer Amid Shutdown and Budget Cuts
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During the partial government shutdown, America's national parks remain open but are suffering from increased vandalism, illegal activities, fires, and ecological damage due to reduced staff and oversight, raising concerns about long-term harm to these protected areas.
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