National Parks

There is high avalanche danger, the potential risk to rescuers, and the upcoming forecast.

Hiring seasonal workers who typically start in the spring as rangers, fee collectors and hiking guides also has been delayed.

Scott dismissed any concerns about the constitutionality of his proposal, saying the idea is to help out the federal government, citizens and the tourism industry.

The federal government shutdown, as it has in the past, will affect the national parks and other sites in Wyoming.