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flag Park visits fell 3% in 2025 despite shutdown; maintenance backlog hits $40B as advocacy grows ahead of U.S. 250th.

flag National park visits in 2025 dipped to 323 million, a 3% drop from 2024’s record, despite a 43-day government shutdown. flag Yellowstone remained a top destination with nearly 4.8 million visitors, while the Grand Canyon fell in ranking due to the Dragon Bravo fire. flag Grand Teton saw a rise in visits, and Glacier National Park declined slightly, likely due to construction. flag The National Parks Conservation Association raised concerns over staffing cuts and historical interpretation changes. flag With the U.S. 250th anniversary approaching, advocates urge Congress to renew the Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund, which expired and had funded $1.9 billion annually for maintenance. flag Deferred maintenance across public lands is estimated at $40 billion.

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