FILE – Tourists flock to Mather Point at Grand Canyon National Park, Oct. 1, 2025, in Grand Canyon, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
WASHINGTON (AP) — 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.
The announcement Tuesday declaring “America-first entry fee policies” comes as national parks deal with the strain of a major staff reduction and severe budget cuts.
They’re also recovering from significant lost revenue during the recent government shutdown.
The change will take effect Jan. 1 and impact 11 national parks.
The announcement says foreign tourists will also see their annual parks pass price jump to $250, while U.S. residents will continue to be charged $80.
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