Utah will pay to keep three national parks open during the federal closure

The Government of Utah will pay for three of the state's five national parks to remain open with basic visiting services during the closure of the federal government caused by a budget dispute between President Donald Trump and Congress regarding the financing of a border wall.

Office of Utah The Director General of Tourism, Vicki Varela, announced that she had organized funding for the state's most popular national parks, Zion, Arches and Bryce Canyon, during a call with National Park Service Directors on Thursday, and finalized details on Friday. Governor Gary Herbert has authorized a total of $ 80,000 to fund the three parks for the rest of the year, as needed, Varela said.

States that choose to pay for the operation of the parks will not be reimbursed, said the National Parks Service.

Varela said he is proud that Herbert has allocated funds to the parks because it is important that people can access and enjoy them.

"Many people have organized trips with their families around the world. Discover the parks, and we just want to make sure they have the experience they have planned, "said Varela.

National parks – and the tourists they attract – are also an economic benefit to the park. Status