Some national parks remain open during shutdown, others close
/ CBS/AP
Some national parks and historic sites across the U.S. will remain open as the partial government shutdown continues through Christmas. Others tourist sites, however, will remain closed until lawmakers broker a deal to reopen the government.
On Saturday, negotiations between the White House and congressional Republicans and Democrats hit an impasse over President Trump's $5 billion demand to fund the construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The Statue of Liberty and Grand Canyon are open for business, and the government said other national parks "will remain as accessible as possible."
At some parks, you're welcome to take a hike — but you're largely on your own. At others, like the closed Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania, you're out of luck. And while the star-spangled banner yet waves at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, the gates at the War of 1812 landmark are locked.
In Estes Park, Colorado, visitor centers were locked at Rocky Mountain National Park on Saturday. Roads at the park were closed or unplowed because of the federal government shutdown. The park's gates were open, but staffing was cut back and roads were not being cleared of new snow.
"This is really disappointing," said Sarah Schlesinger of Boulder. Schlesinger went to the park with two nieces from Florida who had never seen snow before.
Some attractions are staying open thanks to funding from states and charitable groups.
Utah's state government is paying to staff the visitor centers at Arches, Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks. Arizona is ponying up to keep trails, shuttles and restrooms open at the Grand Canyon. New York is footing the bill for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island for the third time in five years.
"Many travelers have planned their visit for months in advance and have traveled from all over the world to be here," said Utah Gov. Gary Herbert, a Republican. "We want them to return home with memories of magnificent vistas and welcoming people, not locked doors."
The shutdown is affecting nine of the 15 Cabinet-level departments, including Interior, which runs national parks, and Agriculture, which runs national forests. About 16,000 National Park Service employees — 80 percent of the agency's workforce — are being furloughed.
It's also closing some of the nation's presidential libraries.
The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, is closed, but the family gravesite — where the 41st president was recently buried — will stay open. George W. Bush's presidential library in Dallas is open, but archive services won't be available.
Temporary and permanent exhibits at the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, a top tourist attraction in Little Rock, Arkansas, are closed, but the restaurant is open and offering "Shutdown Specials."
At Acadia National Park in Maine, austerity measures include closing some bathrooms, curbing trash collection and cutting back on snowplowing. A lack of plowing could also hinder access to Crater Lake in Oregon, Mount Rainier in Washington and other parks normally inundated with snow this time of year.
Hotels, restaurants, stores and gas stations at Yosemite National Park in California remain open and seem unaffected by the shutdown, which has canceled some programs, closed visitor centers and left campgrounds unstaffed.
"It's basically free to get in the park and people are coming and going as they please," said Jade Lezon, a cashier at the El Portal Market, near an entrance to the park. "It looks like summer today. Perfect weather for a government shutdown."
Superintendent Cassius Cash of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee said visitors should practice "leave no trace" principles to avoid fouling up the park when no visitor services are available. The holiday period is typically one of the park's busiest weeks, he said.
"During the government shutdown national parks will remain as accessible as possible," said National Park Service spokesman Jeremy Barnum, noting that roads that have already been open will remain open and wilderness-type vault toilets are still available.
At Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, nonprofit organizations are teaming up to keep the visitor center open at the government-run USS Arizona Memorial. The memorial itself is closed until March for repairs to the loading dock, but visitors are still being taken on a narrated harbor tour of Battleship Row and the surrounding area.
Navy sailors operating the tour boats aren't affected by the shutdown.
At the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, it was business as usual after New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, said the state would fund operations, as it did when the federal government shutdown in 2013 and 2018. It'll cost the state about $65,000 per day, Cuomo said.
"Thanks to New York kicking in the funding!" said Steffen Manheim, a tourist from Maine.
In Arizona, Gov. Doug Ducey activated the state's Grand Canyon Protection Plan, which calls for the state to underwrite the cost of public safety and basic services at the desert treasure. Arizona developed the plan after it stepped in to fund operations during the last shutdown, 11 months ago.
"Regardless of what happens in Washington, the Grand Canyon will not close on our watch," said Ducey, a Republican. "If you have plans to visit the Grand Canyon over the weekend, keep 'em. The Grand Canyon will remain open."
First published on December 22, 2018
© 2018 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Senate adjourns until after Christmas with government partially shut down – live updates
Senators say they still don't have a deal
updated 2M ago 
Some national parks remain open during shutdown, others close
Because lawmakers did not broker a deal on Saturday, the partial government shutdown will continue through Christmas
updated 2M ago 
Student with "nothing to give" surprises teacher
Rachel Uretsky-Pratt hopes her story — which has now gone viral — will inspire others to be thankful this holiday season
updated 19M ago 
Funeral held for 5 children killed in Ohio fire
Officials are still investigating what caused the fire
updated 49M ago 
Pay on hold for federal law enforcement Trump vocally supports
Thousands of the federal law enforcement officers Trump praises will not receive pay until the shutdown ends — and there's no end in sight
updated 26M ago
Senate adjourns until after Christmas with government partially shut down – live updates
Senators say they still don't have a deal
updated 2M ago
Some national parks remain open during shutdown, others close
Because lawmakers did not broker a deal on Saturday, the partial government shutdown will continue through Christmas
updated 2M ago
Pay on hold for federal law enforcement Trump vocally supports
Thousands of the federal law enforcement officers Trump praises will not receive pay until the shutdown ends — and there's no end in sight
updated 26M ago 
Top U.S. envoy in ISIS fight resigns
Brett McGurk, envoy for coalition to defeat ISIS, resigns over Trump's sudden decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria
3H ago 
Russia’s U.N. envoy on U.S. relations: "We don't want to be loved," just "respected"
"We want a dialogue on issues which are important," said Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia
6H ago 
Top U.S. envoy in ISIS fight resigns
Brett McGurk, envoy for coalition to defeat ISIS, resigns over Trump's sudden decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria
3H ago
Russia’s U.N. envoy on U.S. relations: "We don't want to be loved," just "respected"
"We want a dialogue on issues which are important," said Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia
6H ago 
2 arrested in connection drones that disrupted airport flights
The Friday night flight suspension at Gatwick caused still more delays and cancellations just as the holiday travel season peaked
18H ago 
"El Chapo" reduced to tears as daughters wave to their father
The Brooklyn trial of accused Mexican drug cartel kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman wrapped up its sixth week Thursday
Dec 21 
World powers vote in bid to bring peace to Yemen
The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Friday to pass a resolution
Dec 21 
Check out the "CBS Sunday Morning" Christmas song playlist on Spotify!
Our staff wanted to share our favorite Christmas tunes!
1H ago 
Meet the artist who put a realistic spin on superheroes
Alex Ross has been called the Norman Rockwell of comics, putting his imprint on Superman, Spiderman, Aquaman and Captain America
3H ago 
Success for composer Philip Glass didn't come quick
Some of Philip Glass' early audiences threw things like eggs and tomatoes at him
3H ago 
How to watch these favorite holiday movies
Here's how to watch Christmas specials on TV or your streaming device
Dec 21 
"Beverly Hills, 90210" making comeback with "untraditional reboot”
Some of the original "Beverly Hills, 90210" cast members are reportedly making a return to the show
Dec 21 
Why some parents are banning "smart toys" this Christmas
Parents are realizing that it's not just Santa who's keeping tabs on their kids
5H ago 
Astronaut remembers Apollo 8 mission: "How did we ever do that?"
Fifty years ago, a Saturn V rocket roared off a launch pad carrying humans for the first time on a journey to the moon
21H ago 
Welcome to winter solstice, the shortest day of 2018
The solstice gets an entire day of recognition, but it actually happens in an instant
Dec 21 
In esports, players burn out young
"It's a whole other level of stress," one player told us. By their mid-20s, many have burned out
Dec 21 
Experts: Don't send sensitive info on Facebook Messenger
"I would not trust Facebook with any of my information in a million years," one cybersecurity expert told CBS News
Dec 20 
University Of Maryland confirms 40 adenovirus cases
One student at the university has been hospitalized with the illness
4H ago 
164,000 pounds of raw ground turkey products recalled
"Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them"
7H ago 
Stem cell shots tied to bacterial infections
At least 12 patients in three states became infected after getting injections for problems like joint and back pain, the CDC reports
23H ago 
What Ruth Bader Ginsburg's lung surgery means
The Supreme Court Justice underwent surgery to remove two cancerous nodules from her lung
7H ago 
FDA warns about teething jewelry after baby dies
The toddler was reportedly strangled by his amber teething necklace during a nap
Dec 21 
420K employees will go without pay during government shuts down
Even a partial closure would force a huge number of federal workers to stay on the clock without earning a dime
16H ago 
The tax law is 1 year old — here are the winners and losers
President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act nearly a year ago — so has it lived up to its billing?
21H ago 
Salvation Army's "Red Kettle" donations lag in digital age
Money raised in the iconic charity campaign is falling as foot traffic wanes at stores and people forgo cash
Dec 21 
Ford recalls nearly 900,000 F-150 pickups after fires
Automaker says engine block heater cables need to be replaced in vehicles sold in U.S. and Canada
Dec 21 
Juul workers get $2B bonus from tobacco giant investment
Electronic cigarette startup opts to rewards its 1,500 workers after Altria purchases a 35 percent stake
Dec 21 
"El Chapo" reduced to tears as daughters wave to their father
The Brooklyn trial of accused Mexican drug cartel kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman wrapped up its sixth week Thursday
Dec 21 
Unsealed documents reveal new details about Mollie Tibbetts investigation
Four men were the subject of police interest at times during the five-week search for the Iowa student, the AP reports
Dec 20 
Deputy kills family, confesses over radio before turning gun on himself
The Florida school officer killed three relatives including his granddaughter, 6, before killing himself, sheriff says
Dec 19 
Redskins safety charged with assault for fight caught on video
Police say Montae Nicholson and his girlfriend were involved in an argument that escalated into a physical assault
Dec 19 
Senate passes bipartisan criminal justice bill
Senate voted Tuesday night to approve a sweeping criminal justice overhaul supported by President Trump
Dec 19 Original Article
