Foreign visitors will now pay a lot more to visit US national parks

The US is significantly increasing national park entrance fees for foreign visitors as part of an "America First" policy. An annual pass will now cost nonresidents $250, a threefold increase, while remaining $80 for American residents. Additionally, an extra $100 per-person fee will be charged at 11 of the most popular parks for those without an annual pass. Fee-free days will also become a privilege exclusive to US citizens and permanent residents. The administration frames this as ensuring international visitors pay their fair share for park maintenance, a policy implemented after recent layoffs of park service staff.