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flag National parks face staff shortages and funding cuts, yet visitor numbers hit a record high.

flag National parks are facing staffing shortages and reduced services following the Trump administration's cuts, which led to the departure of nearly 24% of permanent National Park Service (NPS) staff and a significant reduction in seasonal hires. flag Despite these challenges, park visits hit a new record last year with nearly 332 million visitors. flag The House has approved a budget bill that slashes $267 million from NPS funding and increases drilling on public land near parks, raising concerns among conservationists.

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