National Park Entrance Fee Increase

[Wayne&Sam]

Originally Posted by LAWBC

I will judge, fees are a government rip-off program . If only such things where true that funding actually goes where they say it is for, but again someone did mention Disney Land.
Not everyone has an Airstream nor can afford one, but what else can you do but disenfranchise the ones that cannot afford it and make damn sure they stay in the city.

Jasper, for example would cost a lot more.

[Lumatic]

Originally Posted by billrector

I'll propose another probably unpopular position. I was in Yellowstone in August and it was packed with tour buses from Asia. I think we should allow access for all (maybe metered though) but I think U.S. residents should pay less.

On it's face that makes sense to me. But it brings up some questions. Just citizens, naturalized and natural born? Legal residents? And the big one undocumented aliens? How would this be enforced?

[Lumatic]

Originally Posted by eubank

I gladly pay taxes -- and agree to tax increases -- when it's for the good of our fellow citizens. And the National Parks are most definitely for their good! But fees? No. Just a way to exclude those who can't afford it.


Lynn

Originally the national parks were established with the wealthy in mind. This was before social change which included 40 hour weeks and vacations. They were served by the railroads who played a great part in building the lodges. This was when guests stayed for weeks, not days. Along with the Model T the parks became accessible for the middle class, of which I am a proud member. And the pendulum swings.

I would love to stay in one of the great lodges. Yellowstone in winter is on my bucket list, but still pricey.