WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Park Service said Tuesday it is going to start charging the millions of international tourists who visit U.S. parks each
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Park Service said Tuesday it is going to start charging the millions of international tourists who visit U.S. parks each year
From Jan. 1, 2026, international tourists will pay $250 for an annual pass or $100 per person at 11 major parks, while U.S. residents keep the $80 rate
The announcement declaring “America-first entry fee policies” comes as national parks deal with the strain of a major staff reduction and severe budget cuts, and significant lost revenue due to fees not being collected during the recent government shutdown.
International visitors face $250 in annual fees and $100 surcharges at 11 major parks, including Yellowstone and Grand Canyon, under a new national park policy. Here's what to know.
Overseas visitors to 11 of America's most popular national parks will need to pay an extra $100 per person to get in starting Jan. 1, the Interior Department announced Tuesday in a bid to make up for lost income from the recent government shutdown, as well as severe budget cuts.
The National Park Service said it is going to start charging the millions of international tourists who visit U.S. parks each year an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular sites.
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced it is modernizing access to national parks with new digital passes, expanded motorcycle access and price hikes for some park visitors.
The National Park Service’s new America-first pricing policy will see foreign visitors pay more to access popular national parks, including Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon.
The National Park Service says it is going to start charging international tourists an extra $100 to enter popular parks. They will be left out of fee-free days, reserved for American residents.
Foreign visitors without an annual pass will need to pay a surcharge of $100, in addition to existing fees, to enter popular national parks like Yosemite and Yellowstone.
A $100-per-person charge for foreigners entering Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and other popular national parks is stoking apprehension among some tourist-oriented businesses. They worry the fee announced this week could discourage travelers.
The fee change for international visitors will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the Interior Department.
The National Park Service says it is going to start charging international tourists an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular U.S. parks. They will be left out of fee-free days that will be reserved for American residents.
