Trump Administration Charges Tourists Extra to Fund Ghost Town Tourist Attractions
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- •The Trump administration announced international tourists will pay $250 annually for national park passes starting January 1, 2026.
- •American residents keep their $80 annual pass, plus enjoy 'patriotic fee-free days' including National Park Service's 110th birthday and Flag Day.
- •Non-residents must also pay a $100 per person fee to visit 11 major parks like Yellowstone and Yosemite.
- •Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated the hikes ensure foreigners 'contribute their fair share' to park maintenance.
Starting January 1, 2026, the Trump administration is channeling its inner bouncer by charging international tourists $250 for a national parks annual pass — a $170 markup compared to $80 for American residents, who still enjoy 'affordable pricing.' The Interior Department, under Secretary Doug Burgum, insists foreigners must 'contribute their fair share,' while commemorating National Park Service's 110th birthday with 100% free access only for American patriots. To sweeten the ride, the new digital passes now cover TWO motorcycles, because nothing screams freedom like revving twice as hard through Yellowstone. Also, foreign tourists get bricked with a $100 fee per person to enter the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, or Yellowstone unless they’re wealthy enough to snag that $250 pass.
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Trump’s idea of welcoming foreigners: slap them with a $250 park pass and a $100 daily surcharge. America first, tourists last.
Charging double for foreign faces at parks is basically the VIP line at Disneyland but with bears and $250 fees.
Turns out the Grand Canyon is not just a natural wonder but also a cash cow for Trump's America-first fee fiesta.
Source: Axios | Published: 11/26/2025 | Author: Rebecca Falconer
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