Kathy Kupper: National Park Service considers raising entrance fees

To help with its burgeoning maintenance and restoration needs, the National Park Service is considering hiking some of its entrance fees.

Few experiences are more disappointing than a national park with crumbling walkways, rickety buildings and icky restrooms. To help with its burgeoning maintenance and restoration needs, the National Park Service is considering hiking some of its entrance fees. The Park Service’s Kathy Kupper discusses the details on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

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