US national parks waive entrance fees for citizens and residents on 25 August 2026, celebrating the National Park Service’s 110th birthday

Google Arts and Culture teams up with the National Park Service in the United States to launch United Parks of America, a digital hub boosting tourism.

The United States avoids a federal shutdown, ensuring uninterrupted passport services, customs operations and national park access for travellers.

Virgin Islands National Park has no entrance fee, but Trunk Bay charges a US$5 amenity fee. Learn official visitor guidance and 2026 fee-free dates.

Discover how the USA’s Freedom 250 fireworks record of 850,000 munitions reshapes global tourism, impacting travel trade in the UK, France, and Japan.