The Most Popular National Park Will No Longer Be Free

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Hundreds of millions of visitors are visiting National Park Service (NPS) units all across the country. Many national parks are experiencing record-breaking numbers of guests year after year.

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However, visitors to the most popular national park will soon need to pay if they plan to spend much time in the park.

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Today, we’re looking at a new policy that will make it more expensive to visit the most popular national park. Let’s get started!

What Is the Most Popular National Park?

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What Is “Park It Forward?”

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How Much Does It Cost to Visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

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But must purchase a parking tag if they plan to park their vehicle in any designated parking spot for more than 15 minutes.

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Why Is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Starting to Charge Fees?

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