- October 11, 2013
- http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/11/us/utah-parks-reopen
Unfortunately because of the government shutdown the national parks have been closed. But Utah has found a way around the shutdown, which allows them to reopen their national parks. Five national parks and three other nationally run locations will reopen by October 12, 2013. Gary Herbert, Utah's governor, announced this news on Thursday. He states that a deal had been reached with the U.S Department of the Interior Secretary, Sally Jewell. An official press release states that Utah will pay the National Park Service up to $1.67 million to reopen eight parks for no more then ten days, if the shutdown ends before these ten days then the state will receive a refund. Herbert states that Utah's national parks are the backbone on many rural economies and the Utah locals are paying a heavy price for this shutdown. He wants the world to know Utah is welcoming visitors once again. The month of October is an especially profitable month for Utah because the weather attracts the tourists at this time. Normally, $100 million are the estimated profits of October, for parks to be closed at this time would cause a negative impact for the state. The process of reopening parks after receiving the money to do so takes time, but they are all expected to be open on Saturday. Utah is expected to be reimbursed for the money spent, but Congress is under no obligation to refund the money. This means Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capital Reef, Zion, Natural Bridges, Cedar Breaks, and Glen Canyon will all be open for visitors.
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