National Park Service increases entrance fees for foreign visitors

The U.S. Interior Department announced that starting January 1, international tourists will be charged $100 per person to enter 11 popular national parks, including Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite, while U.S. residents will continue to enjoy fee-free days. Annual park passes for foreign visitors will increase to $250, compared to $80 for Americans. This decision aims to ensure U.S. taxpayers have affordable access while generating over $90 million annually to support park maintenance. The new policy follows a July executive order to prioritize U.S. residents in access and fees.