The Trump administration's federal workforce cuts have reached Utah's wildly popular national parks, prompting fears that millions of visitors will arrive to chaotic conditions at the Mighty Five. Threat level: Traffic lined up for more than a half-mile at the Springdale entrance of Zion during Presidents Day weekend because gate booths were understaffed.

A recent round of layoffs at the National Park Service (NPS) could have effects on visitors to Zion National Park as the busy season approaches.

The only locksmith at Yosemite National Park in California, the sole EMT ranger at neighboring Devils Postpile National Monument, an experienced sled dog musher in Alaska’s Denali National Park.

I’m still in shock, and completely devastated. I have dedicated my life to being a public servant, teacher, and advocate for places that we ALL cherish.”

Five employees, or 20% of the staff, of Nevada's Great Basin National Park, were let go this past weekend, according to an employee of the park.