America's national parks are experiencing record levels of visitation, with over 323 million visits reported in 2025 and 26 parks achieving new attendance highs. These parks serve as essential spaces for recreation and environmental preservation, highlighting their importance to the nation’s cultural and natural heritage.
Despite their growing popularity, the National Park Service is facing a proposed budget reduction of $1 billion under the Trump administration. This significant cut threatens to reduce staff numbers in an already limited workforce, which could affect the maintenance, conservation efforts, and services provided to visitors. Jeff Reinbold from the National Park Foundation discusses these challenges and the potential impact on the future of America's national parks in a detailed conversation with Geoff Bennett.