J. Scott Applewhite/APThe Capitol is seen at dusk as Democrats and Republicans in Congress are angrily blaming each other and refusing to budge from their positions on funding the government, in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.
Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsFall foliage can be seen in the Sangre de Cristo mountains behind Great Sand Dunes National Park, Sept. 30, 2025.
Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsScott and Traci Craner take a selfie in front of the Great Sand Dunes National Park entry sign, Sept. 30, 2025. The couple, who now live in their motorhome for six years, are from Missouri and have been traveling around the west. They arrived at this national park without making camping reservations, and understanding the park might close the following day because of a potential federal government shutdown.
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