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The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the launch of “.America the Beautiful passes by,“We provide digital and physical passes to access our nation’s most precious treasures.
The pass aims to “put American families first” by introducing new resident-focused rates starting January 1, 2026.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in a press release that the improvements aim to make the park more accessible, affordable and efficient.
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“These policies will ensure that American taxpayers, who already support the National Park System, continue to have affordable access, while also ensuring that international visitors contribute their fair share to its upkeep and upkeep.” improve the park For future generations,” Burgum said.
Americans can purchase an annual pass for $80. specials are offered For the elderlyyou will be able to purchase a $20 annual pass or a $80 lifetime pass.
The Department of the Interior has launched a new “America the Beautiful” national park pass. (Image; Ministry of the Interior)
Free passes are provided to military members, veterans, and Americans with permanent disabilities.
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Through the Every Kid Outdoors program, every fourth grader in the U.S. can also get a free pass for the school year.
Volunteers at federal recreation sites who have completed 250 volunteer hours can also earn a free pass.
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The department said non-residents would have to pay $250 for an annual pass to “ensure maximum benefit to U.S. taxpayers who already support the National Park System.”
“U.S. residents will continue to enjoy affordable rates, while non-residents will continue to pay higher fees to help manage and maintain U.S. parks,” the Interior Department said. (Steven Lamb/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
“While U.S. residents will continue to enjoy affordable rates, non-residents will continue to pay higher rates for care and maintenance assistance.” american parks” states the press release.
Non-residents who do not have an annual pass must pay a $100 per person admission fee in addition to the standard admission fee to enter any of the 11 parks.
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The 11 parks are: Acadia, Bryce Canyon, Everglades, Glacier; grand canyonGrand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Zion.
Non-residents pay $250 for an annual pass. (Image; Ministry of the Interior)
Over 330 million people visited America’s National Parks in 2024, according to NPS.
Funds for passes purchased online are national park systemlocally purchased passes primarily benefit that particular park, a DOI spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
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“This revenue helps keep our parks beautiful and well-operated. [addressing] A spokesperson said: “There will be a backlog of deferred maintenance. The non-resident surcharge is only a small portion of the total travel cost (airfare, accommodation and transportation) for foreign tourists.”
This pass supports visitor facility upgrades, critical maintenance, and overall service improvements.
In 2024, more than 330 million people visited America’s national parks. (St. Petersburg)
Revenue generated from the new fee policy will be invested directly in America’s national parks to support visitor facility upgrades, necessary maintenance, and service improvements across the country.
The pass includes photos with animals, parks, and President Donald Trump. george washingtonand Theodore Roosevelt is the president most associated with the creation of our national parks.
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Under the new policy, affordability and access will also be expanded and the pass will be broader in scope. 2 bikes.
