Stop at a cafe in the remote stretches of northern Arizona and southern
Utah in the fall, and you're likely to hear a mix of languages as
tourists from around the world seek out breathtaking canyons and massive
rock formations.
Millions of visitors tour the region each year for what can be once-in-a-lifetime vacations.
Those visitors didn't stop with the government shutdown, which forced
officials to close down roads, campgrounds and tourist centers at
national parks dotting the landscape. Some visitors initially ignored
road blocks and signs to sightsee — particularly at outlooks along a
state highway through the Grand Canyon. Officials responded by closing
the road and letting the public know law enforcement would be on the
lookout.
The impact isn't just ruining vacations. It also has brought local economies to a near standstill.
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