Summary
The Trump administration is increasing prices for national parks, affecting international tourists starting next year. U.S. residents' prices remain unchanged, with new higher fees applied to non-residents to help maintain the parks.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration announced increased fees for international tourists visiting national parks starting January 1.
- U.S. residents will continue to pay the same rate of $80 for an annual park pass.
- International tourists will have to pay $250 for an annual pass, up $170 from the previous cost.
- Non-residents without an annual pass will pay $100 per person, in addition to standard entrance fees, at top parks like the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone.
- New "resident-only patriotic fee-free days" will be held on significant dates, including Flag Day, President Trump's birthday.
- The America the Beautiful passes, which include various categories such as Military and Senior, will be offered digitally.
- Motorcycle riders can have two bikes covered under one America the Beautiful pass.
- Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated that higher fees for international visitors help preserve the parks.
