When the government shuts down, so too does the flow of information for those who wish to visit national parks.

A day into the federal government shutdown, there is more clarity on what visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park can expect.

This shutdown is going to be bad for the national parks and all of our public lands," says Dan Ritzman, director of conservation at the Sierra Club, a US-based environmental organization. "This action ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There is never a good time for a government shutdown. However, for outdoor enthusiasts intent on visiting some of the bucket list national ...