US National Park Fees Soar for Non-Residents Amid Controversy
The Interior Department unveiled new policies affecting national parks, including increased entrance fees for international visitors starting next year, with options for a $250 annual pass or $100 per-person entry to select parks, while US residents can purchase a standard $80 pass. Commemorative annual passes featuring George Washington and Donald Trump, and a military pass with Trump, will be issued in 2026. Moreover, five additional fee-free days for US residents, including Trump’s birthday, were announced in 2026.
John Q. Hosedrinker