Trump Administration Changes National Park Free Days, Sparks Debate

The National Park Service has updated its free admission days list, with notable changes including President Trumps birthday on Flag Day and the removal of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth. This shift is part of the Trump administrations Make America Beautiful Again by Improving National Parks initiative, which aims to increase affordability for U.S. residents while raising fees for international tourists. The annual pass for non-U.S. residents now costs $250, a significant increase from the standard $80 fee for U.S. residents. The changes have sparked debate, particularly regarding the removal of holidays celebrating Black American history and civil rights. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.