Summary
The United States will charge $100 for non-US residents to visit its 11 most popular national parks without an annual pass. The cost of an annual pass for non-residents will increase from $80 to $250. These changes aim to ensure that international visitors help fund the maintenance and improvement of the parks.
Key Facts
- Non-US residents will be charged $100 per person to visit certain national parks.
- An annual parks pass for non-US residents will now cost $250, up from $80.
- This new fee policy was announced by the Department of the Interior.
- President Trump supports these changes to prioritize American taxpayers.
- The new fees apply to popular parks like the Great Smoky Mountains, Zion, and the Grand Canyon.
- Previous fees varied, with some parks offering free entry and others charging $20 to $35.
- Despite the fee increases, there have been recent budget cuts affecting the National Park Service.
- Since January, the park service has lost 4,000 staff members due to financial issues.
