US Government Shutdown

US Government Shutdown 2025: Travel Chaos, Parks Close

US Government Shutdown 2025: Travel Chaos, Parks Close

The US government shutdown, starting October 1, 2025, disrupts travel and closes iconic national parks like the Grand Canyon, impacting tourists and local economies. Air travel faces delays due to unpaid essential workers, while Smithsonian museums and the Statue of Liberty risk
October 2, 2025