Finally tonight, from the towering peaks of Yosemite to the vast canyons of Zion,

America's national parks have long been considered national treasures.

But federal funding cuts imposed by the Trump administration are leaving a mark on these iconic landscapes and the communities that surround them.

Ali Rogan is back with a report from New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

in West Virginia.

In the pristine waters of West Virginia's

New River Gorge, where the civilization ends

and the food chain begins.

Do you all ready to do this?

Rafters push off.

And with a few practice strokes,

beautiful.

Another day of dizzying beauty on the water has begun.

New River Gorge has been a local treasure for generations, but was re-designated as a national

park just four years ago. The Arrowhead brand brought newfound national recognition and record

numbers of visitors. But being part of the park's system also means being included in its budget.

And this year, that could mean steep spending cuts, which locals fear will slow the gorge's

momentum.

The National Park brand itself carries so much cashier.

I mean, do you know what a national river is?

No.

But you know what a national park is.

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