Why Americans pay to use National Parks?

How much does the average visitor cost the National Park Service?

How do the National Parks get the money?

What happens if the Parks lose their funding?

Critical Analysis

What’s Happening Now and Who Cares

How does the current budget debacle correlate with National Park fees?

Denali Climbing Fee

Fee Increase

Opposition

Further Comments

Moving Forward

1. Denali’s Increased climbing fee is very controversial/ opposition is working toward an agreement/ what it means for climbers, concessionaires, and park visitors if it passes. 2. The federal government has ultimate control over what our country sets as its priority programs, and, even though they should, the decisions may not benefit the majority of people. 3. The largest issue we face today and tomorrow, if not diversity in our parks, is the financial stability of our National Parks, and ultimately our country.

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