National parks offer refuge but face shutdowns amid virus
National parks remain open as refuges for Americans, yet visitor centers lodges shuttles and restaurants close to curb the coronavirus spread. Officials urge outdoor activity with distancing while some parks halt shuttles and limit access, raising concerns about overcrowding and safety in places like Zion Grand Canyon Arches Canyonlands Yosemite and Yosemite. Local towns such as Moab and Estes Park brace for reduced tourism and guide businesses to support residents during the outbreak.
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