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Americans will appreciate the newest move from the Trump administration, which follows through on an executive order President Trump signed earlier this year.
The newly launched “America the Beautiful Pass,” effective January 1, 2026, ensures that foreign tourists do not receive preferential treatment while visiting America’s most treasured natural wonders.
The new annual interagency pass will be just $80 for American citizens, giving passholders access to all 63 National Parks and hundreds of national sites and battlefields, as well as over 200 million acres of forest.
According to the U.S. Department of the Interior, nonresidents will now pay $250 for that same pass, “ensuring that American taxpayers who already support the National Park System receive the greatest benefit.”
Noncitizens without an annual pass will pay a $100 per person fee to enter 11 of the top National Parks, along with a “standard entrance fee.”
“President Trump’s leadership always puts American families first,” said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum in an official statement. “These policies ensure that U.S. taxpayers, who already support the National Park System, continue to enjoy affordable access, while international visitors contribute their fair share to maintaining and improving our parks for future generations.”
This upcoming change comes months after President Donald Trump issued an executive order investing in America’s “national treasures by increasing fees for foreign tourists visiting our national parks to improve services, access, and affordability for Americans.”
There will also be a slate of “patriotic fee-free days for 2026” as the nation enters its 250th anniversary year. These days include Presidents’ Day, Flag Day, President Trump’s Birthday, Independence Day Weekend, and more.
The new America the Beautiful passes will feature artwork honoring presidents such as George Washington, President Teddy Roosevelt, and President Donald Trump.
“These changes reflect our commitment to affordability, so that every family, from every corner of our country, can share in the wonder and abundance of our public lands,” Secretary Burgum said in a video statement.
