"The National Park Service said Tuesday it is going to start charging the millions of international tourists who visit U.S. parks each year an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular sites, while leaving them out of fee-free days that will be reserved for American residents. The fee change will impact 11 national parks, including Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior."
"Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in a post on the social platform X that the changes make sure U.S. taxpayers who support the park service "continue to enjoy affordable access, while international visitors contribute their fair share to maintaining and improving our parks for future generations!" A White House post on X laying out the increased fees ended with the phrase, "AMERICANS FIRST.""
The National Park Service will charge international tourists an extra $100 to enter some popular U.S. parks and will exclude them from fee-free days reserved for American residents. The change affects 11 parks, including Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite. Foreign tourists' annual parks pass will rise to $250 while U.S. residents' pass remains $80. The policy responds to staffing reductions, budget cuts, shutdown-related damage and lost fee revenue. The changes take effect Jan. 1. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said U.S. taxpayers should have affordable access while international visitors contribute to park maintenance. Visitor numbers for national parks include millions of international arrivals annually.
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