New "America the Beautiful passes" launch Jan. 1, 2026, offering $80 annual access for U.S. residents, while non-residents will pay $250 for national parks.

In a DOI new release, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said that the new policies will "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."

In a video shared Tuesday, Burgum also announced new, commemorative designs for America’s 250th anniversary: the Annual pass features Presidents George Washington and Donald Trump; President Theodore Roosevelt on the Volunteer pass; Trump saluting military members on the Military pass; and Philadelphia’s Independence Hall on the Senior pass.

National park passes are getting an overhaul, including steeper rates for non-U.S. residents, digital access and new artwork that features President Donald Trump.

Parks Canada says the bear was acting defensively after being surprised by a runner in its home territory, and has closed a portion of the trail down.

Part of a scenic road loop in North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park is reopening after being closed for over six years.

It will also change some of its park access fees. Before Burgum’s announcement, the standard annual pass to enter National Parks in the U.S. was $80 for anyone ages 16 or older. Several programs offered free or discounted rates, including the senior, military and volunteer passes.

A scenic road that’s been closed for six years reopens at North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park, giving visitors more sensational views of the Badlands.

Keith Kerbs was watching wolves at Yellowstone National Park when he saw a man getting very close to them. That's when he began snapping photos and recording a video that has since gone viral online, sparking outrage.

A couple hiked 30 minutes through a snowstorm to marry at Banff National Park, refusing to cancel their elopement and capturing the moment with local photographers.