Patchwork of donated funding, services keep some NPs limping along during shutdown

In many parts of the country, the National Park Service is depending on charity, non-profit businesses, concessionaires and the kindness of strangers to keep its doors open during the government shutdown.

Unlike previous federal shutdowns, the national parks have not technically closed, yet are not being staffed by park employees.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2019/01/03/government-shutdown-charities-keep-national-parks-open-restrooms-clean/2471359002/