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fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

National park staff are asking about citizenship status. Here's why

If you're planning to visit one of the 11 most popular national parks in the U.S. - two of which are in California - staff might ask a question that could be disquieting: Are you an American citizen? A spokesperson for the Department of the Interior said that the question is being posed only to confirm whether the visitor will have to pay a nonresident fee - which is hefty.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
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Higher fees for foreigners visiting US national parks stokes tourism concerns

Foreign visitors will face a $100-per-person national park entry fee starting Jan. 1, plus higher foreign annual pass prices, prompting concern from tourism businesses.
fromThe American Conservative
4 months ago
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This Policy Could Restore Our National Parks

Charging international visitors a surcharge for national park entry could generate over $1 billion to help address a nearly $23 billion deferred maintenance backlog.
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