"Driving the news: Under the "America-first" entry fee policies, "nonresidents will pay a higher rate to help support the care and maintenance of America's parks," said the Interior Department, which manages federal land, in a statement Tuesday. It will also hold "resident-only patriotic fee-free days" on the 110th Birthday of the National Park Service and on holidays in 2026 including Flag Day, which the statement notes is President Trump's birthday."
"By the numbers: While the cost of an annual park pass for U.S. residents will remain at $80, international travelers will from Jan. 1 have to pay $250 - an increase of $170. Non-residents without an annual pass will from that date have to pay a $100 per person fee in addition to the standard entrance fee to visit each of the 11 most popular national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yosemite and Yellowstone."
"Zoom in: "Under the new system, the America the Beautiful passes - including Annual, Military, Senior, 4th Grade and Access - will be available in a fully digital format through Recreation.gov," per the statement. "In addition, the National Park Service is expanding affordability and access for motorcycle riders. All America the Beautiful passes will now cover two motorcycles per pass.""
Under new America-first entry fee policies, nonresidents will pay increased rates to support park care and maintenance. Resident-only patriotic fee-free days will occur on the 110th birthday of the National Park Service and on select 2026 holidays, including Flag Day. U.S. resident annual passes remain $80, while international travelers face a $250 annual pass beginning Jan. 1, a $170 increase. Non-residents without an annual pass must pay an additional $100 per person to visit each of the 11 most popular national parks. America the Beautiful passes will be available digitally through Recreation.gov. All passes now cover two motorcycles per pass.
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