In light of the ongoing government shutdown, the Cape Cod National Seashore will remain closed indefinitely. Despite the fact that President Obama promised to reopen federally-funded national parks if states footed the bill during the shutdown, Beacon Hill lawmakers are urging beach-goers, tourists, and residents to enjoy all of the other natural amenities the Cape has to offer.

Krista Selmi, assistant secretary of communications and public affairs in the state Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs told the Cape Cod Times, “There are more than a dozen state parks on Cape Cod that we encourage residents and tourists to explore and enjoy.”

Because of the shutdown, now on its 12th day, federally funded parks, monuments, museums, etc. have ceased to operate until both chambers of the bicameral legislature agree to some kind of measure that allows Uncle Sam to pay his bills. Included in this, to the chagrin of Cape-travelers looking for one last hurrah complete with a bowl chowdah, is the 40-miles of sand and surf we know as the National Seashore.

The Times continues to note that the Seashore pulls in some $7 million annually due to its 4-plus million, but how much of that comes in October is unclear as the site that manages the Seashore is currently down due to the stoppage of the government.