would you pay $41 to enter a National Park?
I am calling BS on this story. Read it and the implication is that folks would be okay with an 80% increase in entrance fees if it ensured they would see a bear Article
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Greydog 1 wrote:
Yes it is a real shame to have our gov't rob us by the use of excess fees to these parks. We should do something about it. Until Congress acts,nothing will be done. The robbery will only get worse. And they don't even use a gun to do it with. We just drive up and sleepily hand over our money. What a gimmick.
Then don't go, if you feel you are getting robbed. It will make the park less crowded and more enjoyable for those of us who enjoy our parks and don't mind paying a fair price to visit. I do get tired of listening to people who spend 10's of thousands of dollars for an RV and then complain about spending a few bucks to visit some of the most beautiful and awe inspiring places on earth.
Guess what? It takes a lot of money to run these parks and keep them from being trampled by all the visitors that come. Try visiting some national or provincial parks in Canada if you want to experience high prices. Many of those parks must pay their own way, with receipts pretty much being their only income source, so they have to charge very high prices...and people still come.
Example (although not an RV example). permit fee for BWCA Wilderness in Minnesota is $16 for adult per trip (one trip can be two weeks or longer). The Adjacent Quetico Provincial Wilderness Park in Canada charges $21.50 per person Per day. A two week trip for two people: American side = $32. Canadian side = $602.
