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Senators Urge Trump to Cancel 2026 Park Fee Hike

12/27/2025

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Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) urge U.S. President Donald Trump to halt national park entrance fees January 1, 2026.
The fees would be $250 for non-residents and $100 for non-residents aged 16 and up at 11 major parks.
They say the changes lack notice, could deter international visitors, would strain the National Park Service which has a 24% reduction in staff, and require public input and analysis.

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Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) urge U.S. President Donald Trump to halt national park entrance fees January 1, 2026.
The fees would be $250 for non-residents and $100 for non-residents aged 16 and up at 11 major parks.
They say the changes lack notice, could deter international visitors, would strain the National Park Service which has a 24% reduction in staff, and require public input and analysis.