Government shutdown sparks confusion and concern over lack of end date for park closures nationwide

A government shutdown has caused confusion and concern among travelers, leaving no clear end in sight, as Lucas Wall, a self-described national park fanatic, faces uncertainty about his upcoming weeklong trip to visit seven National Park Service sites in Virginia. Many are scrambling for information on the impact of the shutdown on their planned activities. The lack of an official off-ramp from the shutdown has created widespread anxiety among Americans affected by the government's partial closure.