It is business as usual at national parks across the United States. As far as visitors are concerned, everything seems to be running smoothly, with the parks continuing to operate efficiently despite the summer rush and layoffs.
However, behind the scenes, it is a different story for park staff. At Rocky Mountain National Park, rangers are concerned about the new QR code set up , intended for visitors to voice concerns about park issues or disparaging comments made about American history.
In Acadia National Park, staff members have different concerns, as signs are being removed and website information related to climate change warnings is being taken down. For the well-being of national parks' future, these latest removals are being viewed as a step back.
Other employee concerns are