While Americans woke up to the news Wednesday that their federal government had shut down due to Congress failing to approve a funding bill before the start of the new fiscal year, Utah state tourism officials said Utah’s “Mighty 5” national parks will remain open — but with limited services.

Impacts to businesses and economy: The outdoor recreation economy contributes $1.2 trillion annually. Outdoor recreation has grown 36% in real terms since 2012. Shutdowns cut into this growth and those losses can’t be recovered as these businesses and gateway communities are not paid back.

Utah's national parks will stay open during the government shutdown — but with skeleton crews and reduced services. Friction point: Conservationists and experts in park management say the Trump administration's approach risks irreparable damage to scenic wonders.

According to a National Parks Service report, tourism from 15.8 million visitors to Utah's national parks had a total benefit of $3.1 billion to the state economy.

The government shutdown is forcing Republicans and Democrats alike to balance political point-scoring with keeping up appearances at the country’s iconic national parks. Before the National Park Service put out internal guidance Tuesday to keep the parks mostly open and staffed with skeleton crews,

Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Zion—will remain open despite the government shutdown Wednesday.