Government Shutdown Impact on Travelers

[glc]

The NPS.GOV website is also shut down. In my opinion this is unnecessary, it doesn't cost any more to leave the site "as is" as it does to put up a placeholder page.

[CAnative]

Yes unfortunately National Park "websites" are shut down. One source of information for Yosemite is

http://www.monolake.org.

[Charlie H]

The American Southwest has some information on Parks and Monuments in the Southwestern states.

[heatherb]

Hi All, well my husband and I leave Australia tonight, for our long awaited dream USA Road Trip, with our fingers crossed. Much of our trip (2 years in the planning) is visiting all the wonderful National sites, including Yellowstone, the Badlands, Alcatraz etc. I cannot say I am not a little disappointed, but we have now investigated some State attractions and will work around this hiccup. I can only hope for the sake of all the families affected by this shutdown, that everyone gets their act together quickly. We are still so excited to explore this wonderful country and all it has to offer. Thanks to everyone here for all your advice. USA here we come.

[Charlie H]

Does anyone know if US Highways 14,20,89 and 191 through Yellowstone will remain open?

[Mark Sedenquist]

Wyoming DOT page seems to be current.... looks closed in Yellowstone...

Mark

[Charlie H]

That's too bad. I was hoping maybe heatherb could at least drive through Yellowstone.

[heatherb]

Thanks Charlie H for your thoughts. We are not due to get to Yellowstone til October 14th, so we are desperately hoping issues may be resolved by then? We are crossing fingers, toes, anything and everything!! Yellowstone was one of our dream stops. We will not be deterred and if need be will improvise? From Yellowstone we are going to Mount Rushmore, which I know is closed at this point. Any alternate suggestions for these areas is much appreciated.