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Acadia National Park
Your Dollars At Work
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Your fees support rehabilitation of the park's historic trail system. |
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National park lands are not free. Protecting our natural and cultural heritage and providing a safe, enjoyable, and educational place to visit requires substantial funding. Although your taxes help offset the costs of operating parks like Acadia National Park, they do not cover all of the costs. As expenses to maintain and staff the parks rise each year, government funding is unable to keep up.
In an attempt to address this shortfall, Congress passed the Federal Lands Recreational Enhancement Act, which helps spread some of the operating costs among the people who use the parks.
How does it work?
All visitors—no matter where or how they enter—must pay a fee to enter Acadia National Park. Eighty percent of entrance fees, as well as camping and other fees, stay right here to be used for park projects. The remaining 20 percent is shared among parks that cannot collect fees because their founding legislation prohibits it.
How are my fees used?
Your fees are used for a variety of projects that improve the conditions of natural and cultural resources and make the park a safer place to visit.
The photo gallery below includes examples of fee projects. As you explore the park, look for the UserFee logo marking other projects supported by fees.
Thank you for your support!
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Your Dollars At Work (10 Photos)
Check out the images in this gallery to see some of the projects financed by park fees.
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Did You Know?
From late May to early October, park rangers at Acadia National Park offer a variety of programs to suit every interest and activity level. Programs include walks, talks, hikes, narrated boat cruises, bike rides, and more. Check out the Beaver Log for a schedule of programs.
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Last Updated: December 28, 2007 at 09:02 EST |