Arizona's Grand Canyon to stay open if government shuts down

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said the state is prepared to keep Grand Canyon National Park open regardless of a government shutdown. (Photo by RB/Bauer...

September 22, 2023
1:28 AM

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said the state is prepared to keep Grand Canyon National Park open regardless of a government shutdown. (Photo by RB/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images) PHOENIX — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said the state is prepared to keep Grand Canyon National Park open regardless of a government shutdown. Grand Canyon would remain open by the use of Executive Order 2018-01 , which says the director of Arizona State Parks and Trails will recommend a plan to continue operations at the park during a shutdown.

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