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The article discusses how the maintenance and upkeep of the US national parks are crucial due to the increasing number of visitors. The National Park Service faces a maintenance backlog now at $22 billion from $13 billion in 2020. Construction projects in parks like Great Basin National Park are impacting visitor access, with closures and restrictions in place. Parks will face temporary closures for repairs, such as at Great Basin National Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with infrastructure improvements and road maintenance planned to enhance visitor experience in the long run.
Source: YAHOO