Despite the reopening of the U.S. government following a 43-day shutdown, the future of national parks remains uncertain . The reasons range from financial issues to staff fatigue. It could even get worse in 2026 due to the Trump Administration's proposed budget cuts that could be more than a third of 2024 funding levels for national parks.

But there might still be some hope as most Americans strongly oppose the "senseless" plans, according to a recent poll by the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). And it is not only the budget cuts they are against.

Americans are also concerned about the environmental threats to national parks amid industrial plans under the administration. Here is a closer look at the U.S. government's disturbing plans to defund national parks and othe

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