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This is the new trend. It’s already happened in other countries. I recently visited Istanbul and tourist prices are way higher than for locals. IIRC, Japan has, or is about to do the same.
Probably not a popular opinion, but since all the funds are getting cut from park services, I think it’s a fair idea.
I don't think you're wrong for noticing that trend, but I don't think it should be a trend we follow. A country that prides itself on freedom and equality (under the law) should probably buck the trend that says "because of where you come from, you must be treated differently."
It's not that it's not a reasonable thing to do, but that it conflicts with our stated ideals.
One thing I like about Americans is that wherever you go in the country, there's usually not the same international trend of a "foreigner's price" for things. Turks, Brits, and Yanks all pay the same for a New York hotdog, ya know?
A country that prides itself on freedom and equality (under the law)
The ideal is kinda dying in America though. Not just anti-immigration, but the notion of rejecting “impure” or disloyal outside influences, generational/class animosity, things like that.
I’m watching Ken Burns documentary on the Revolutionary War now, and I can feel someone else squirm every time it touches on the huge influences of enslaved Africans or the native Americans, like there's this existential fear we're somehow being taught to hate our country over “alien” presented facts or ugly quotes from George Washington. It’s baffling to me; the warts and atrocities, the struggle for generational self improvement makes it so much more romantic.
…What I’m getting at is the national attitude seems to be increasingly more defensive and protectionist.
Charging “outsiders” for parks makes perfect sense in that context. It protects them for “true” Americans, and snobby outsiders pay their fair share. That’s equality now.
There's a bigger divide between anyone who steps foot here and those who are citizens.
Istanbul makes a lot more sense as I'm sure Turkey's average wage is lower than that of many tourist countries. But the USA is a very rich country, and charging high fees will put people off.
I think it’s a fair idea.
Yeah, keep making it harder for poor people to exist.
Yeah those poor poor international tourists. Just getting by on economy international flights.
No poor people are affected here.
You are wise.
"Why are even less tourists coming to the USA?? Q_Q"
I too gawk at the term “less tourists”
It is said from the point of view of an average American, so it's accurate. 😉
Again? Didn't they do this already at the beginning of the year, or did that fall through and I missed it?
Other countries already charge a premium for foreigners to visit their national parks. This is not new. People who live outside the country (whatever country) do not support park infrastructure with taxes and therefore should pay a premium to enter.
This is no different than a non-resident hunting or fishing license.
But not such an amount, to be honest.
In Thailand I paid 20x the amount of a citizen to enter a national park. Camping was free for citizens, but cost money for foreigners (I forget how much).
A resident hunting license in California costs $62.90 and non-resident is $219.81.
In Washington state a non-resident elk tag costs 10x what a resident pays.
In all cases, it's pretty similar.
Good. They are overrun. Having to wait hours at popular parks is terrible.
Agreed.
This will make it so people with less money have a harder time than people with more money.
I'm deeply deeply sorry for those poor international tourists. Coming over here in the hull of a boat sharing bunks. They'll have to tack on $200 and maybe stay one less night. The horror! 🤣
I hope all countries follow suit and make it as expensive as possible for foreign visitors.
Only the richest among us should be able to travel and enjoy other places.
Yeah, if your own people can't get in, absolutely.