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What’s open in Hawaii during the shutdown?
https://www.travelweekly.com/Hawaii-Travel/Whats-open-in-Hawaii-during-the-shutdown
By Tovin Lapan Hawaii / Travel Weekly / travelweekly.com / Jan 4, 2019
“The federal budget impasse and government shutdown have lingered into the new year, and with each passing day more services, facilities and sites are being shuttered.
Hawaii, with numerous military facilities and other federal sites, including multiple national parks, was ranked by consumer site Wallet Hub as the fourth most impacted state by the shutdown based on five metrics including each state's share of federal jobs, federal contract dollars per capita and dependence on federal aid and benefits.
While the shutdown is certainly having an impact on Hawaii, including its tourism infrastructure and attractions, many federal facilities are still open.
Here's an island-by-island breakdown of what to expect if you are headed to the Aloha State during the shutdown. The status of individual attractions can change from day to day, so it is advised to call ahead or check the website for the most up-to-date information....”
Haleakala National Park on Maui is remaining open with a reduced staff during the partial federal shutdown.
Photo Credit: Travel Weekly
https://www.travelweekly.com/Hawaii-Travel/Whats-open-in-Hawaii-during-the-shutdown
By Tovin Lapan Hawaii / Travel Weekly / travelweekly.com / Jan 4, 2019
“The federal budget impasse and government shutdown have lingered into the new year, and with each passing day more services, facilities and sites are being shuttered.
Hawaii, with numerous military facilities and other federal sites, including multiple national parks, was ranked by consumer site Wallet Hub as the fourth most impacted state by the shutdown based on five metrics including each state's share of federal jobs, federal contract dollars per capita and dependence on federal aid and benefits.
While the shutdown is certainly having an impact on Hawaii, including its tourism infrastructure and attractions, many federal facilities are still open.
Here's an island-by-island breakdown of what to expect if you are headed to the Aloha State during the shutdown. The status of individual attractions can change from day to day, so it is advised to call ahead or check the website for the most up-to-date information....”
Haleakala National Park on Maui is remaining open with a reduced staff during the partial federal shutdown.
Photo Credit: Travel Weekly