Summary: Condition of Joshua Tree National Park during government shutdown. Park staff are not allowed to work during shutdown. Park visitors need to exercise common sense and courtesy when visiting the park. Cleaning up after camping and bringing your own toiletries to the park. Local business Coyote Corner has become the de facto Park Visitors’ Center during the government shutdown. Local sewer system project in Yucca Valley. Traffic congestion due to sewer and road construction.
