National Parks in Crisis

Will National Park Service Lose Workers To Trump Buyout Offer?

An offer by the Trump administration to pay federal employees to quit is being viewed suspiciously by some in the National Park Service, with some initial thoughts labeling it a scam.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 20th, 2025 5:16pm

Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration's Effort To Wipe Out Civil Service Protections

President Trump's move to eliminate civil service protections for a wide number of federal employees was challenged Tuesday by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, which maintained the effort exceeds the president's authority.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 20th, 2025 5:16pm

UPDATED | Funding Freeze Affects A Wide Range Of Interior Department Projects

A wide array of Interior Department programs, from tribal assistant programs and climate resilience projects to cultural resources management and threatened and endangered species programming, have had their funding frozen by order of the White House budget office.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 20th, 2025 5:17pm

Interior Department Has No News On National Park Service Hiring Hold

Interior Department staff Monday had no information on when a hiring freeze impacting seasonal and full-time positions at the National Park Service will be lifted.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 20th, 2025 5:18pm

Trump Administration Places Hold On Seasonal Hirings For National Park Service

More than 1,000 seasonal positions for the National Park Service have been put on hold by the Trump administration, which is notifying those told they had jobs that the offers they received have been withdrawn.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 20th, 2025 5:18pm

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The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.

Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.

You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks, tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer, and useful planning suggestions.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks