{"id":2455653,"date":"2025-07-04T11:48:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T15:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-orders-higher-national-park-fees-for-foreign-visitors\/"},"modified":"2025-07-04T11:50:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T15:50:49","slug":"trump-orders-higher-national-park-fees-for-foreign-visitors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-orders-higher-national-park-fees-for-foreign-visitors\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump orders higher national park fees for foreign visitors"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-orders-higher-national-park-fees-for-foreign-visitors%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2455653&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President Donald Trump recently signed an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-rules-ca-gov-overstepped-his-authority-with-covid-order-issues-permanent-injunction-restraining-newsom-from-further-issuing-unconstitutional-orders\/\" title=\"Judge Rules CA Gov Overstepped His Authority with Covid ..., Issues Permanent Injunction Restraining Newsom From Further Issuing Unconstitutional ...s\">executive order<\/a> to increase entry fees at national parks specifically for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/european-union-to-ease-restrictions-for-foreign-tourists-this-summer\/\" title=\"European Union To Ease Restrictions For Foreign Tourists This Summer\">foreign visitors<\/a>, while keeping prices low for American citizens. During a rally in Iowa, he emphasized that this initiative aims to fund improvements and enhance visitor experiences in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-equity-budget-mentions-term-over-100-times\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s \u2018Equity\u2019 Budget Mentions Term Over 100 Times\">national <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-state-assembly-moves-to-rename-donald-j-trump-state-park\/\" title=\"New York State Assembly Moves To Rename Donald J. Trump State Park\">park system<\/a><\/a>. The executive order directs Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to devise a plan to raise revenue through these increased fees and ensure that American residents receive preferential treatment in entry policies.Trump&#8217;s order reflects a broader strategy of making national parks more accessible and affordable for American families, while prioritizing revenue from foreign tourists. Additionally, the management has been reducing staffing and budget for the National Park Service, raising concerns about resource management in these treasured natural areas.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump orders higher national park fees for foreign visitors<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2165463\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/trump-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Donald Trump<\/a> signed an executive order Thursday to increase entry fees at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/national-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">national parks<\/a> for foreign visitors.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;To fund improvements and enhanced experiences across the park system, I&rsquo;ve just signed an executive order to raise entrance fees for foreign tourists while keeping prices low for Americans,&rdquo; Trump said at a Thursday evening rally in Iowa. &ldquo;The national parks will be about America first.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/energy-and-environment\/3462652\/epa-letter-trump-dissent-staffers-signed-placed-on-leave\/\">EPA staffers who signed letter of dissent against Trump administration placed on leave<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/energy-and-environment\/3462487\/doj-moves-block-eco-groups-halting-alligator-alcatraz-construction\/\">DOJ moves to block eco groups from halting construction of &#8216;Alligator Alcatraz&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/energy-and-environment\/3462279\/chris-wright-break-ground-first-us-rare-earth-mine-70-years\/\">Energy Secretary Chris Wright to break ground on first US rare earth mine in 70 years<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The order called on Interior Secretary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/doug-burgum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Doug Burgum\">Doug Burgum<\/a> to &ldquo;develop a strategy&rdquo; to raise revenue and improve the recreational experience at national parks by &ldquo;appropriately&rdquo; raising entry fees for nonresidents in areas of the National Park System. The order said the increased entry fee should be used to improve the infrastructure at national parks.<\/p>\n<p>It also called on the department to ensure American residents are granted &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >preferential treatment&#038;rdquo<\/a>; with other access rules, permitting or lottery rules. <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;From the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon to the tranquility of the Great Smoky Mountains, America&rsquo;s national parks have provided generations of American families with unforgettable memories,&rdquo; the order reads.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It is the policy of my Administration to preserve these opportunities for American families in future generations by increasing entry fees for foreign tourists, improving affordability for United States residents, and expanding opportunities to enjoy America&rsquo;s splendid national treasures,&rdquo; it reads. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/energy-and-environment\/3452725\/trump-logging-rule-national-forests-wildfires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>TRUMP ADMINISTRATION AXES LOGGING PROTECTIONS FOR NATIONAL FORESTS TO PREVENT WILDFIRES<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The move comes as Trump has taken action to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/how-doge-cuts-are-jeopardizing-our-national-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">reduce staffing<\/a> in the National Park Service. As of July 3, since Trump took office, the National Park Service has lost 24% of its permanent staff, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npca.org\/articles\/9551-staffing-crisis-at-national-parks-reaches-breaking-point-new-data-shows-24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">according to the<\/a> National Parks Conservation Association.<\/p>\n<p>The president is also proposing to pull back 30% of the National Park Service&rsquo;s operation and staffing budget in the administration rescission bill. 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