America's national parks continue to be at the center of controversy as the government shutdown wades into its second week. With no federal funding, national parks across the country are shuttering visitors centers and working with bare-bones staff while trying to accommodate thousands of daily visitors.

Keeping the national parks open during the shutdown has proven to be a controversial decision, with former NPS employees urging their closure before the shutdown became official. However, the National Park Service Contingency Plan published on September 30th, one day before the shutdown, dictated that parks were to remain as accessible as possible, creating headaches for the remaining staff.

The concern over national parks during the shutdown isn't just about visitor behavior. As pro

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