Summary
The Trump administration has decided to remove Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from the fee-free days at National Parks in 2026. Instead, additional days celebrating former presidents' birthdays and Flag Day have been introduced. The Department of the Interior plans to introduce digital passes and new fees for foreign visitors.
Key Facts
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth will not be fee-free days at National Parks in 2026.
- Instead, days like former presidents' birthdays and Flag Day will be fee-free.
- The decision aligns with President Trump's policies focusing on American priorities.
- Digital "America the Beautiful" passes will be available for use on mobile devices.
- These digital passes will feature images of President Trump and George Washington.
- New fees will be implemented for foreign visitors to U.S. National Parks.
- U.S. citizens will pay $80 for an annual pass, while nonresidents will pay $250.
