Yellowstone Gateway Communities Would Be Hurt By Fee Hike

Above, Eagle's gift shop and gas station in West Yellowstone, Montana. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

A study has found that if the entrance fees to Yellowstone National Park is raised, it will hurt local gateway communities.

Wyoming Public Media reported:

Researchers at the University of Montana have found that the proposed hike in entrance fees to Yellowstone National Park will harm the economy of local gateway communities and decrease the number of visitors. 

The National Park Service announced it is raising entrance fees to 17 popular national parks, including Yellowstone National Park. Officials are suggesting increasing the seven day car pass from $30 to $70 during May through September, the park’s most popular months. 

The National Park Service announced it is raising entrance fees to 17 popular national parks, including Yellowstone National Park. Officials are suggesting increasing the seven day car pass from $30 to $70 during May through September, the park’s most popular months.

The third paragraph is in error. No decision has been made as yet. The public discussion period is still ongoing.

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