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Shutdown wrecks long-planned vacations at Yellowstone Park

The prismatic colors of Morning Glory Pool in Yellowstone National Park don’t typically evoke political discussions, but Tuesday was no ordinary day in the park.

With a federal government shutdown barring visitors from entering national parks around the country, those remaining inside Yellowstone’s boundaries were left wondering whether they would be allowed to stay, and for how long.