With a government shutdown looming, national parks have been the center of attention as the political battlefield unfolds. If Federal funding expires on October 1st, national parks will lose their funds. Workers, except for a skeleton crew, will be furloughed, and former superintendents are urging the national parks to close their doors to all visitors.

One state, however, is already signaling its intent to stay open in the face of a government shutdown. With five national parks in its state, Utah is promising to keep the gates open for visitors in the face of funding loss. That means that visitors will still be able to enjoy the views of Zion, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef National Parks throughout the potential shutdown.

Despite the bravado, the question remai

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