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With Busy Season Near, Yosemite Shows Signs That Trump Cutbacks Taking a Toll

The park has delayed campground reservations, and other national parks report staff shortages amid federal belt tightening.
With Busy Season Near, Yosemite Shows Signs That Trump Cutbacks Taking a Toll
A school group crosses a meadow in front of Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park, Calif., on April 28, 2023. Mario Tama/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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A delay in campground reservations is a sign that Yosemite National Park might be feeling the squeeze of Trump administration cutbacks, with the busy season just weeks away.

The Northern California park has delayed the sale of reservations for five campgrounds, affecting spots from June 15 to July 14, the park announced on social media on Feb. 14.
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.