Due to the lapse in appropriations, this mailbox is being monitored for urgent National Park Service media inquiries related to visitor access, safety, and essential operations. National parks remain as accessible as possible during the federal government shutdown. However, some services may be limited or unavailable. For other questions related to the government shutdown, please reach out to newsmedia@nps.gov. We will respond to non-shutdown related queries once appropriations have been enacted. |
Last updated: October 2, 2025