‘Almost a spiritual experience’: How one Utah community is supporting furloughed park rangers

Support for Furloughed Park Rangers in Utah

A community in Utah is showing support for furloughed park rangers during the federal government shutdown.

Over 100 park rangers and community members gathered for a warm pasta dinner in Springdale, where they shared hugs and expressed gratitude.

The level of gratitude, the way that filled the room, was almost a spiritual experience to me.

Natalie Britt, CEO of Zion Forever Project, noted the emotional reunion, saying

We saw a lot of emotion on a lot of people’s faces last night

Utah has dedicated funds to keep national park visitor centers open during the shutdown.

Author's summary: Utah community supports furloughed park rangers.

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The Salt Lake Tribune The Salt Lake Tribune — 2025-10-27

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