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flag Yosemite stays open without fees during 2025 shutdown, but staffing cuts raise conservation concerns.

flag A month into the 2025 government shutdown, Yosemite National Park remains open without entrance fees due to unmanned gates, drawing more visitors during peak season. flag With most National Park Service employees furloughed, only a skeleton crew maintains basic services, leading to increased rule-breaking like illegal camping, drone use, and BASE jumping. flag While emergency services continue, staffing shortages have raised concerns about long-term damage to park resources. flag The situation highlights broader vulnerabilities in the national park system amid political gridlock and funding instability.

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