Grand Canyon, other parks float entry-fee increase

“Obviously everyone would love to have fees not go up, but we also know the reality is budgets have been static and tight,” said Patrick O’Driscoll, a spokesman in the agency’s Intermountain Region based in Denver. “Fees are one of the only ways that parks can try to catch up with some important improvements, badly needed upgrades.”
Associated Press: Nov 7, 2014

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Do you recall the popular and may I say, true slogan by Fram Oil Filter? 

"You can pay me now, or pay me later" If so, I feel this applies to our National Parks and Monuments too. 

Too often members of congress will jump ahead of everyone to cut taxes, which sounds great but what gets cut? And more importantly, will it cost me (or the nation) more in the near future, than to spend enough now to maintain our National Parks? 

Now, I can save money this year by not changing the oil in my car - GREAT!  But by the end of the year - I will be replacing my engine. Penny wise, a dollar foolish. I am willing to pay extra to "save" our National Parks.
Leonardo A. Gem 

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