Opening hours have been reduced by nearly 50% at the Museums and Visitor Centres in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Park staff say all ranger programs will also be cancelled until further notice.
The Foothills Visitor Center, Kings Canyon Visitor Center and the enormous Forest Museum were open daily from 9am to 4:30pm on Fridays.
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The Foothills Visitor Center and the Giant Forest Museum have reduced their opening hours 20 hours a week. The Foothills Visitor Centre is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:30am to 4pm, while the giant forest museum is open Friday through Tuesday from 9:30am to 4pm
The Kings Canyon Visitor Centre experienced the biggest impact. Currently, it is only open under 50%. Visitors can be suspended from 9:30am to 4pm Thursday through Sunday
Park staff say all ranger-led programs will also be cancelled until further notice.
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