What Is the Government Shutdown Doing to Yosemite? | KQED

Impact of Government Shutdown on Yosemite

During the government shutdown, visitors and workers report that some parkgoers are engaging in unpermitted activities in Yosemite National Park.

A recent visitor, Sean Jennings from Santa Rosa, was surprised by the large number of people in the park on a weekday, saying

“There were people everywhere”
.

Jennings had planned a trip to Yosemite with his daughter Sugar, including a night's stay at Porcupine Flats campground near Tioga Pass.

Author's summary: Yosemite National Park faces issues during the government shutdown.

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KQED KQED — 2025-10-16

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