There’s something truly marvelous about visiting a national park. It’s a connection to something much larger than ourselves, a reminder of the raw beauty and enduring history that has shaped our nation.

The National Park Service has just announced its intention to hire thousands of seasonal employees only weeks after massive layoffs under DOGE.

Uncertainty, mixed messaging, and talk of further cuts are causing concern about what will happen to the 16 National Park sites in Mass.

Staffing cuts at the National Park Service, where more than 1,700 full-time workers were forced out just before the start of the 2025 tourist season, may be one of the first real tests of public support for the Trump administration’s efforts to slash the federal workforce.

The reduction would not necessarily lead to a 30% cut in staffing, since some employees make more than others.