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National Parks to raise fees for international tourists to popular US parks
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National Parks to raise fees for international tourists to popular US parks

  • By HALLIE GOLDEN and MATTHEW DALY Associated Press

The National Park Service says it is going to start charging international tourists an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular U.S. parks. They will be left out of fee-free days that will be reserved for American residents. The announcement Tuesday declaring "America-first entry fee policies" comes as national parks deal with the strain of a major staff reduction and severe budget cuts. They're also recovering from significant lost revenue during the recent government shutdown. The change will take effect Jan. 1 and impact 11 national parks. The announcement says foreign tourists will also see their annual parks pass price jump to $250, while U.S. residents will continue to be charged $80.

Alcatraz to reopen in San Francisco
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Alcatraz to reopen in San Francisco

  • Bay City News Foundation

Alcatraz Island will reopen next week for the first time since last year, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and National Park Service a…