National Park recreational visits fell by 4% to 319,815,290 in 2025, down from 331,863,358 in 2024, facing headwinds from inflation, layoffs of 24% of full-time park rangers and staff, and the government shutdown. The final month saw visits drop 9% to 15,074,726 from 16,510,930, but some parks outperformed. Of the ... Log in to view full article.