National Parks … For A Price

National Parks … For A Price

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America’s national parks are treasured territory, to say the least. But how much are you willing to pay? Entry fees at some of the most visited parks could go up during the 2018 peak season — as high as $70 per car. National parks are popular places, with some breaking attendance records in 2016. So what’s behind the proposed increase? And who could be left out?