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As visitors flock to parks, deep cuts leave rangers and wildlife at risk

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Updated June 23, 2025

People walk on a nature trail after sunrise in Joshua Tree National Park on February 20, 2025 near Joshua Tree, California. (<i>Getty Images</i>) — People walk on a nature trail after sunrise in Joshua Tree National Park on February 20, 2025 near Joshua Tree, California. (Getty Images)

This article was originally published on June 23, 2025.

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