During the federal shutdown, Yosemite National Park remains open but largely unstaffed. Longtime park supporters warn of potential lasting damage.

Reports of illegal activities like BASE jumping in Yosemite National Park haven't stopped visitors from taking advantage of free entrance during the government shutdown.

Federal shutdown creates enforcement gap at Yosemite National Park, leading to unauthorized camping, illegal BASE jumping and climbing violations.

Swarms of squatters, rogue climbers and illicit BASE jumpers have descended on Yosemite National Park as the California site grapples with staffing shortages amid the ongoing government shutdown — but ...

Half Dome and Yosemite Valley served as the backdrop for a naturalization ceremony held at Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park to commemorate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on Wednesday, ...

Amid apparent staffing shortages during the government shutdown, some parkgoers have been BASE jumping at Yosemite National Park.

Illegal BASE jumpers have been spotted defying rules on Yosemite’s El Capitan while the government shutdown leaves park services stretched thin.

During the government shutdown, some parkgoers are being flagrant about unpermitted activity, according to visitors, workers and advocates.

The lack of staffing has led some to engage in dangerous and illegal activity, with videos circulating on social media showing people BASE jumping.

People have entered parks without a permit, camped illegally, and taken part in unpermitted BASE jumping, as funding remains cut.

Amid the U.S. shutdown, parks open to visitors are prone to reckless exploitation, and monitoring them has become difficult.