The Trump administration's federal workforce cuts have reached Utah's wildly popular national parks, prompting fears that millions of visitors will arrive to chaotic conditions at the Mighty Five. Threat level: Traffic lined up for more than a half-mile at the Springdale entrance of Zion during Presidents Day weekend because gate booths were understaffed.

With the recent decrease in park workers due to federal cuts, the mayor of Springdale, Washington County, noted that only one entry lane into Zion National Park was open, resulting in significant traffic congestion.

Zion National Park is beginning shuttle service on Sunday, March 2. Every year, the National Park Service adjusts shuttle schedules to reflect the seasons.

Known for its dramatic, rocky vistas and slot canyons, Zion National Park in Southwestern Utah is the most canyon country in the United States. From high plateaus to deep cave systems, there is so much

Thousands of Park Service and Forest Service employees have been fired, leaving few left to clean bathrooms, maintain trails ,or save lives.

National Park Service cuts could cause chaos at the national parks, especially during the busy summer season, advocates say.

The permanent staff cuts could leave parks understaffed and facing tough decisions about operating hours, public safety, and resource protection.

The Trump administration's recent federal workforce layoffs have hit Texas National Park Service sites, though not as severely as in other states. Why it matters: Advocates for the parks warn the layoffs — part of a nationwide reduction of 3,

The U.S. Department of the Interior announced last week the firing of 2,300 probationary employees, including roughly 1,000 National Park Service staff, sparking backlash from many groups concerned