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FILE - Tourists walk along a boardwalk in Upper Geyser Basin on June 22, 2022, in Yellowstone National Park, Wyo. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown, File)

Higher fees for foreigners visiting US national parks stokes tourism concerns

A $100-per-person charge for foreigners entering Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and other popular national parks is stoking apprehension among some tourist-oriented businesses. They worry the fee announced this week could discourage travelers. Supporters say the change will generate money for cash-strapped parks. Interior officials described the new fee structure as “America-first pricing.” The charge also will apply at Acadia, Bryce Canyon, Everglades, Glacier, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Yosemite and Zion national parks. A coalition of current and former employees park service denounced the new charge.

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