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Trump's firing of 1,000 national park workers raises concerns about maintenance and operating hours

The Trump administration has fired about 1,000 newly hired National Park Service employees who maintain and clean parks, educate visitors and perform other functions as part of its broad-based effort to downsize government.

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Trump Firing Thousands Of National Park, Forest Service Workers Sparks Protests

The protests come as Trump and ally Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, work to eliminate thousands of federal jobs ― a turbulent effort that’s been met with multiple lawsuits. The recent gutting at NPS and USFS targeted recently hired probationary employees who hadn’t yet qualified for civil service protections.

The Denver Post · 1d

Protesters gather outside Rocky Mountain National Park to support federal workers

Roughly 100 people gathered in a snowstorm near the east entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park on Monday morning to protest a federal hiring freeze that could imperil park operations.

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National Park ranger fired from "dream job" pens emotional letter

"I am the defender of your public lands and waters ... I am the highlight of your child's school day ... I am tired of waking up every morning at 2am wondering how I am going to provide for my family if I lose my job,

Cleveland · 2h

Layoffs begin at Cuyahoga Valley National Park as federal job cuts continue

The Trump administration is pressing forward with efforts to reduce federal jobs, and Cuyahoga Valley National Park is already feeling the impact, with more cuts possibly on the horizon.

The New York Times · 3d

A National Park Guide Was Flying Home From a Work Trip. She Was Fired Midair.

Helen Dhue was one of 1,000 National Park Service employees affected by the Trump administration’s federal job cuts. “Parks build community,” she said. “I’m sad to see that that’s being threatened.”

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What the hiring freeze means for the National Park Service as it was just about to start finding seasonal employees

National Park Service officials and experts are warning that some of the most treasured parks may face more crowd control issues.

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National parks in ‘pretty good shape’ despite DOGE cuts: Zinke

Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) commended the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for their focus on national parks, which he said are in “pretty good shape” after recent workforce cuts. The ...

Celebrate National Park Week 2025 At These 6 Hotels Near Popular Parks

Celebrate National Park Week 2025 with 6 cozy hotels near iconic parks like Yellowstone and Rocky Mountain, offering ...

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Protesters sound off against Rocky Mountain National Park cuts

A crowd gathered outside the east entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park on Monday morning to make known their displeasure ...

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How cutting National Park Service jobs could affect the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Francis told WVLT News the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has lost 20% of its work force in 15 years, despite seeing the park grow to welcoming in nearly 14 million people a year. He added morale ...