I just heard that this will affect National Parks, among a lot of other things. My brother and SIL just left yesterday for a week at the Grand Canyon.

I think they should keep up with the news a little closer :)Most of us have probably known this for a week or so.Hope it works out for them....and all of us.

Chech this mornings news, things have changed.

Here's a nice breakdown of who's most affected and who's not (some are amusing):NY Times - Who Goes to Work During Government Shutdown

harold1946 wrote:Chech this mornings news, things have changed.I don't know what you are reading but CNN, Huffington and MSN are predicting a shutdown.We are getting ready to head out on our fall trip which would include a stop at Bryce since we haven't been there is about 10 years. Now, thinking about alternatives.We have many friends who depend on tourism in Estes Park. After the flood they are really hurting. Now, Rocky Mountain National Park will possibly close. If this shutdown is protracted it will possibly bankrupt some of our friends.I don't want to turn this into a political discussion of right versus left. There is plenty of blame to go around. All of those rich fat cat idiots in Washington should be run out of office. They don't care about the American people. They only care about being elected to another term and lining there pockets with our money. Grrrrrrrrrrrr!We deserve better.

The house approved a bill early this morning, for funding through December 15.

Government Shutdown | Good Sam Community

Thunder_Mountai
Explorer II
Sep 29, 2013
We were ATVing this weekend and bumped into three Forest Service law enforcement rangers who were checking for permits. We asked them is BLM, Forest Service and National Monument lands would be affected. They said that if there is an entrance station, it would be closed. All offices and information centers also closed.

So, if the COE campground has an entrance station with COE employees, it will be closed.

We have decided that if things close down, we will stay in a private campground in Escalante, UT and hike the National Monument.
ljr
Nomad
Sep 29, 2013
n7bsn wrote:
ljr wrote:
I'm on my way to a COE park next week. It is operated by the COE not a concessionaire. I've been wondering if it would be effected.

Almost certainly. The contractor requires payment, if that payment if part of the Budget.....

Keep up the politics and another thread will be closed

I'm sure you are correct but the website says it is operated by the COE. I don't think there is a contractor. That's why I am uncertain.
n7bsn
Explorer
Sep 29, 2013
orlandimal wrote:
Why do the senators and congressmen/women still get paid in a government shutdown? What's up with that?? Embarrassing!

Em, they don't, neither does their staff.

But they will get "back pay" later (was through this in 95/96)
n7bsn
Explorer
Sep 29, 2013
ljr wrote:
I'm on my way to a COE park next week. It is operated by the COE not a concessionaire. I've been wondering if it would be effected.

Almost certainly. The contractor requires payment, if that payment if part of the Budget.....

Keep up the politics and another thread will be closed
GWolfe
Explorer
Sep 29, 2013
I wonder where one goes to actually get the real news? It seems most news stations have their own agenda and will report in a way that fits that agenda.

Where do you get your news exeter_acres?
orlandimal
Explorer
Sep 29, 2013
Why do the senators and congressmen/women still get paid in a government shutdown? What's up with that?? Embarrassing!
tbred
Explorer II
Sep 29, 2013
exeter_acres wrote:
Thunder Mountain wrote:

I don't know what you are reading but CNN, Huffington and MSN are predicting a shutdown.

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you might broaden your "news" sources to actually include.... news sources

X2! Going back to the Senate now with included Govt. funding through Oct. 15th and a year delay on Obamacare. Senate states it's doa. Now who's shutting the government down?
exeter_acres
Explorer
Sep 29, 2013
Thunder Mountain wrote:

I don't know what you are reading but CNN, Huffington and MSN are predicting a shutdown.

.

you might broaden your "news" sources to actually include.... news sources
ljr
Nomad
Sep 29, 2013
I'm on my way to a COE park next week. It is operated by the COE not a concessionaire. I've been wondering if it would be effected.
ryegatevt
Explorer II
Sep 29, 2013
That was the House, next to the left-wing Senate... We are at a (thankfully) private CG outside Acadia National Park - dunno what they will do with the folks camping within the Park. TV News reported a meeting will be held with Park Employees to explain the shutdown. We'll take out last ride on the Park Loop today and a Park Carriage Ride tomorrow...