The National Park Service has updated its fee-free days for 2026, removing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, adding President Trump's birthday, and introducing higher fees for international visitors.
NPR • 06 Dec 22:20
The National Park Service has updated its fee-free days for 2026, removing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, adding President Trump's birthday, and introducing higher fees for international visitors.
BBC • 06 Dec 19:32
The National Park Service has updated its fee-free days for 2026, removing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, while adding Flag Day, which coincides with President Trump's birthday. Additionally, new fee structures will increase costs for non-U.S. residents.
CBS News • 06 Dec 15:38
The National Park Service has updated its fee-free days for 2026, adding Flag Day and President Trump's birthday while removing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth. Additionally, entrance fees for non-U.S. residents will increase significantly.
CNN • 06 Dec 15:14
The National Park Service has updated its free admission calendar for 2026, adding President Trump's birthday and removing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth.
AP News • 26 Nov 18:17
Starting January 1, 2026, international visitors to select U.S. national parks will face higher entrance fees, while fees for U.S. residents remain unchanged.
NPR • 26 Nov 06:45
Starting January 1, 2026, international visitors to select U.S. national parks will face a $100 entry fee increase, with annual passes rising to $250, while fees for U.S. residents remain unchanged.
The Guardian • 26 Nov 01:33
Starting January 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Interior will increase entrance fees for international visitors to national parks, introducing a $250 annual pass and a $100 per person fee at select parks, while maintaining current rates for U.S. residents.
