Restoring Our National Parks

06/10/2020
Last edited 08/26/2021

With more 315 million people visiting America’s national parks last year, many roads, bridges, visitor centers, historic buildings, trails, and campgrounds are in need of critical repairs. U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt released a video yesterday highlighting this important issue and President Trump’s support for the Great American Outdoors Act, which would address decades of deferred maintenance at our national parks. 

The Senate is currently considering the Great American Outdoors Act (S.3422). This bipartisan legislation would provide significant economic support to gateway communities and help improve public access for hunting, fishing, and other recreation activities. 

  • Press Release
    New America the Beautiful Annual Pass with images of President's George Washington and Donald Trump.
    11/25/2025

    Department of the Interior Announces Modernized, More Affordable National Park Access 

    The Department of the Interior today announced the most significant modernization of national park access in decades, delivering new digital America the Beautiful passes, updated annual pass artwork, expanded motorcycle access and a new resident-focused fee structure that puts American families first. These improvements, launching on Jan.1, 2026, reflect President Donald J. Trump’s commitment to making national parks more accessible, more affordable and more efficient for the American people. 

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