The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday night that ended the 16-day partial shutdown of the federal government. As a result, parks, campgrounds, historic sites, and services along Route 66 that are maintained by the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management or U.S. Forest Service reopened Thursday morning. The Grand … Continue reading Government shutdown ends; national parks along Route 66 reopen
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Grand Canyon reopens for one week after Arizona foots the bill
The Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona reopened Saturday after the state said it would pay $651,000 for one week of its operating expenses. However, all other national parks in Arizona, including Petrified Forest National Park, remain closed because of the federal government shutdown, reported the Arizona Republic. So while Williams and other towns near … Continue reading Grand Canyon reopens for one week after Arizona foots the bill