Travel ❯ National Parks

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Park Service Says Sticker-Covered 2026 Passes May Be Invalid After Trump Portrait Rollout

Officials say the update clarifies a long-standing rule, with ranger discretion on altered cards.

New $100 Surcharge for Non‑Residents Slows Entry at 11 U.S. National Parks

Interior Says Stickers Covering Trump on 2026 Park Passes Can Void the Card

Smithsonian Closes as Shutdown Leaves National Parks Thinly Staffed

National Parks Remain Open During Shutdown Despite Escalating Closure Calls

Shutdown Leaves National Parks in Patchwork Operation

Acadia Closes Cadillac Summit Road to Vehicles as Shutdown Continues

Fox Steals 32 Pairs of Campers’ Shoes at Grand Teton