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First of all, while much media hyperbole surrounds Government shutdowns, much like the debt ceiling, there is a long history of shutdowns going back to the 70s.
Government shutdowns aren't terribly rare, but most of them don't last more than a few days.
Government shutdowns are very confusing events, and it's not always exactly clear what happens with things like National Parks.