SPRINGDALE, Utah — More than three weeks into the government shutdown, rangers at Zion National Park have either not been paid or furloughed entirely, and their needs, both physical and mental, are growing.


The Zion Forever Project held an event Friday for rangers that included complimentary meals and vendors providing vouchers for basic needs. While at the event, Springdale Mayor Barbara Bruno asked rangers about their greatest needs during the shutdown.

"One of the biggest needs I heard about was gas money. And our businesses were very generous with them," she said. "But they were asking people what they really need. And it seemed like to me the biggest need was going to be for pet supplies; pet food, veterinary bills, that kind of thing. That came up several times."

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