Americans to get free entry to parks on Trump's birthday
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Beginning in 2026, the National Park Service (NPS) will change its fee-free entrance days and cost structure under President Trump's "modernisation" plan. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth will no longer be fee-free days, while Flag Day, also Trump's birthday, will be added. This change follows an executive order prioritizing American citizens over foreign visitors. While US residents will continue to pay $80 for an annual park pass, non-residents will pay $250, or $100 per person plus standard entrance fees at 11 popular parks. The Department of the Interior estimates these surcharges for foreign visitors will generate over $90 million annually. The administration states the changes ensure affordable access for US taxpayers while international visitors contribute more to park maintenance.
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