National Parks

The 73-25 vote sends the Great American Outdoors Act to the House.

It's unclear whether tourists who often disobey park rules will comply.

Details and updates on park operations will continue to be posted on the park's website and Facebook and Twitter pages.

Advocacy groups fear the park service is moving too fast and urge extreme caution.

Thursday's directive calls for a period of public comment on the individual rule changes under Bernhardt's order.

Rob Wallace must be confirmed by the full Senate before he can begin his duty as assistant secretary in the Interior Department.

Opponents questioned the constitutionality of the idea and criticized its vague language.

Hiring seasonal workers who typically start in the spring as rangers, fee collectors and hiking guides also has been delayed.

Scott dismissed any concerns about the constitutionality of his proposal, saying the idea is to help out the federal government, citizens and the tourism industry.

The federal government shutdown, as it has in the past, will affect the national parks and other sites in Wyoming.