2026 America 250th Anniversary

Plan Smarter. Adventure Better.

Research-backed guides and planning tools for every national park trip. No fluff. Just what you need to go.

This Year
10 Fee-Free Entry Days in 2026
New Rule
International visitors pay more in 2026
Pinnacle Event
July 4, 2026 – America 250 at every park
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Trip Cost Calculator

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Planning & Tips

New National Park Rules for 2026: Everything That Changed

Fees, passes, and digital access policies have shifted more than any year in recent memory. Here is what you need to know before you show up at the gate.

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Planning & Tips

2026 National Park Free Entry Days: All 10 Fee-Free Dates

The NPS jumped from 6 to 10 fee-free days this year. New rules about who qualifies make it more complicated than it looks.

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