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Public Lands and Outdoor Recreation
Public Playgrounds or Private Trusts? The Future of Recreation on State Trust Lands
This academic paper explores how recreation fits within the fiduciary framework of state trust lands.
How Do We Help America’s National Parks? Make Global Visitors Pay More.
Asking international visitors to contribute a fair share is a reasonable and long-overdue step.
President Trump Issues Executive Order Codifying PERC’s Proposal to Increase International Visitor Fees for National Parks
PERC estimates a new fee structure could generate up to $1.2 billion for the National Park System, address costly maintenance backlogs
Promoting Smarter Conservation at the Interior Department
PERC filed a suite of public comments to reduce regulatory burdens and advance environmental stewardship.
New Report: Yellowstone National Park Could Raise Millions Without Losing Visitors
New economic analysis from Property and Environment Research Center finds potential fee hikes could fund major park improvements with minimal impact on attendance
The Economics of Awe
Exploring entrance fee options at the world’s oldest national park
New International Visitor Surcharge to Enhance National Parks
An idea PERC has long championed is becoming a reality.
Bring Back the Wild Horse Adoption Incentive Program
Let’s not let a promising solution wither in procedural bureaucracy. The horses—and our landscapes—deserve better.
For Earth Day, Let’s Try Speeding Up Instead of Slowing Down
As we mark Earth Day 2025, we remember effective conservation doesn’t have to be about regulation—it’s about alignment.