Overseas visitors to 11 of America’s most popular national parks will need to pay an extra $100 per person to get in starting Jan. 1, the Interior Department announced Tuesday in a bid to make up for lost income from the recent government shutdown, as well as severe budget cuts.

Foreigners also will be left out of eight so-called “fee-free days” that correspond to patriotic holidays — including President’s Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, July 4 weekend, and Veteran’s Day.

As part of the changes, foreign tourists will also see their annual parks pass price jump to $250, while US residents will continue to be charged $80.

The $100 surcharge will be levied in addition to the standard entry fee at Acadia National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Everglades National Park, Glacier National Park

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