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Jan 16, 2026

Paying more at national parks

On today’s show: the double-edged sword of new fees for international visitors at national parks.

Paying more at national parks — Eric Thayer/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

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International visitors now have to pay more at America’s most visited national parks
by Carla Javier
Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images
Advocates for the policy say the additional revenue could help the parks, while other park supporters worry the price increase will have knock-on effects.
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