National parks will remain ‘generally’ open during the shutdown, but Liberty Bell doors are closed

NEW YORK (AP) — Crowds of people loaded onto boats to tour the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Wednesday morning with no ...

The Shutdown Hits New York

The Statue of Liberty could close, and other Park Service sites already have. Officials worried tourists would stay home.

National Park Warning Issued: ‘Taking Your Chances’

The National Parks Conservation Association has said that leaving parks open during the government shutdown is "not just ...

Local governments band together to reopen famous national park during shutdown

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is welcoming visitors during the government shutdown. That's because local governments need the tourists and are paying to keep the park open.