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National parks are falling short on staff, turning once-vibrant visitor experiences into bare-bones operations. At Denali, ranger-led hikes and talks vanished—replaced by a lone dog sled demo. In Portage, Alaska, the Begich Boggs Visitor Center slashed from 14 to 4 employees, forcing it to close days during peak season. Park managers are stretched thin, and visitors are losing out on education, safety, and connection with nature—all because of funding cuts tied to DOGE. The savings? Minimal. The impact? Profound. These iconic spaces need more than just budget tweaks—they need real support to stay open, safe, and alive for everyone.

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https://www.adn.com/opinions/letters/2026/09/14/letter-a-witness-to-the-impact-that-doges-cuts-had-on-alaska/

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