Fat squirrels, rowdy bears and burned-out rangers: How Trump policies are scrambling America’s national parks
- Posted on August 1, 2026
- By CNN
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Fat squirrels, rowdy bears and burned-out rangers: How Trump policies are scrambling America’s national parks
As a backcountry ranger at a national park, Sam built a career doing work that many visitors never see: patrolling trails, checking campsites and educating hikers on how to keep themselves and the park safe. Sam had never been asked to collect entry fees — until this year.