How Joshua Tree National Park is being affected by government shutdown

JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KESQ) – The government shutdown has arrived.

With the shutdown comes thousands of furloughed national park staff, including those working Joshua Tree National Park. The park's website shows this alert at the top of its website:

Joshua Tree nonprofits have been concerned by the possibility of the shutdown in recent days.

KESQ crews are heading to Joshua Tree to show you what impacts park visitors are currently feeling. We'll have full coverage at 4, 5, and 6. Stay with us for the latest.