U.S. citizenship will determine how expensive it is to access America’s national parks beginning next year, the Interior Department announced yesterday. Prices for non-U.S. residents to purchase an “America the Beautiful” pass, which grants the holder access to all of the country’s national parks for a year, will more than triple, rising from $80 to $250.

The department is also instituting a new $100 fee for non-U.S. residents who visit one of the county’s 11 most popular parks, most of which are located in the western half of the country. The new changes go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

“These policies ensure that U.S. taxpayers, who already support the National Park System, continue to enjoy affordable access, while international visitors contribute their fair share to maintaining and i

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