Russell Galipeau, a former national park superintendent, Ashley Harrell, SFGATE’s National Parks Bureau Chief, and Neal Desai, Pacific Region Director at the National Parks Conservation Association, discuss the critical challenges facing California's national parks due to significant funding cuts. They highlight the resulting longer wait times, understaffed visitor centers, and threats to vital ecological research. Despite these obstacles, they emphasize the importance of community engagement and advocacy to preserve these natural treasures and encourage park visits.
