Summary
The National Park Service will charge international visitors an extra $100 to enter some popular U.S. parks. These fee-free days will be limited to U.S. residents.
Key Facts
- The National Park Service announced a new fee for international tourists.
- International visitors will pay an additional $100 to enter some U.S. parks.
- Fee-free days will only be available to American residents.
- The changes are part of an "America-first entry fee policy."
- The parks have been facing staff cuts and reduced budgets.
- The parks are also recovering from damage and revenue loss due to a recent government shutdown.
