Lower Pines Campground

What the National Park Service Layoffs Means for Travelers

"A National Park Service ranger is pictured in the Lower Pine campground; the broader staffing changes prompted the warning that workforce shortfalls "might affect the timeliness of opening certain facilities in the parks, such as the visitor center and campgrounds," potentially altering the visitor experience at campgrounds like this one." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines