U.S. National Parks to Introduce New Fee for International Visitors

The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) announced a new fee structure for international visitors on Tuesday. Starting soon, non-U.S. residents will pay an extra $100 to enter some of the country's most popular national parks. This new fee applies to millions of international tourists who visit the parks each year. The policy also excludes them from fee-free days, which will be reserved for American residents only. The NPS has not yet specified which parks will require the new fee or when it will take effect. The change aims to generate additional revenue for park maintenance and conservation projects.