What the National Park Service Layoffs Means for Travelers

"Staffing cuts have dramatically affected supervisory capacity here: Kristen Brengel, senior vice president of government affairs at the National Parks Conservation Association, told The Associated Press that all but one of the supervisory positions were eliminated, "leaving just one person to hire, train, and supervise incoming seasonal employees," a situation that raises concerns about training, oversight, and visitor safety." - 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