LARIMER COUNTY — Elected officials in Estes Park and Larimer County are raising concerns about the upcoming increase in fees for international visitors at national parks, including Rocky Mountain National Park.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced the cost for annual passes for nonresidents will increase from $80 to $250 beginning on Jan. 1, 2026. Federal officials said foreigners without an annual pass will pay a $100 per person fee to enter 11 of the most visited national parks, in addition to the standard entrance fee. Annual passes for American citizens will stay at $80.

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the "America-first pricing" ensures "U.S. taxpayers, who already support the National Park System, continue to enjoy affordable access, while internat

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