Has This Event Been Held During a Federal Shut-Down in the Past?

[Anak]

Just wondering what sort of impact a Federal Shut-Down may have on Moab. The last time the Feds did this it screwed up my camping plans. Had to find a state park.

If there is a shut-down I expect Arches and Canyonlands will be closed. For all I know they are small-minded enough to try to close all federal lands, even if they would otherwise not be staffed.

Any past experience down this road?

ETA: Attempting to look into the situation, this is at least hopeful: https://kslnewsradio.com/2043365/utah-national-parks-will-stay-open-if-theres-a-government-shutdown/

 

[macgyvr]

I believe that it was the 2013 event we were there during a shutdown. The only thing I recall was that Arches was closed until the last day of the event when the shutdown ended and it reopened.

mac 'it was busy' gyvr

 

[stockerwithalocker]

Mac is correct it was 2013. The Utah governor at the time used state funds to open the parks. That allowed us to run elephant hill on the last day.

 

[Anak]

Props to Utah.

My experience with these issues has been in Kali. To say Kali doesn't respond the same way is an understatement.

 

[macgyvr]

Shut down averted

mac ‘party on!’ gyvr