BRIAN HEAD, Utah — Crews at Cedar Breaks National Monument near Brian Head spent a snowy Wednesday winterizing, getting ready for the end of their season, and officially closing up as they normally do at this time of year.

The area, like Utah's "Mighty 5" national parks, has remained open during the government shutdown, which has lasted two weeks .

"We really didn't see any trash or have any issues," said visitor Royal Price. "We were here almost 10 years ago and didn't really notice the difference."

However, a few kids noticed some things, namely numbness in their fingers and toes from the cold temperatures.

Zion, other Utah national parks, hanging on... for now... during shutdown: Zion, other Utah national parks, hanging on... for now... during shutdown

Price was among three

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