Interior secretary orders national parks to be open and accessible

Under criticism for staff cuts across the country, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is directing national parks to "remain open and accessible" and says officials will ensure proper staffing to do so.

The order, issued late Thursday, also calls for a detailed review of each park's operating hours, trail closures and other limits on visitor services.

Burgum said in the order that his department and the National Park Service "are committed to ensuring that all Americans have the opportunity to visit and enjoy our Nation's most treasured places."