<HTML>December 18, 2003
For Immediate Release
Yosemite National Park Accepting Credit Cards at Entrance Stations
Visitors coming to Yosemite National Park will now have another means to pay for entrance into the park.
Previously, visitors had to pay the $20.00 entrance fee by cash or check. Yosemite National Park management recognized that providing another option to cover the entrance fee would be a beneficial service for park visitors. With the availability of other payment methods, many travelers today carry very little money. The option to pay by credit card provides additional flexibility to visitors to the park.
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club cards have been accepted at park entrance stations since December 10.
"We are very excited to provide this service to visitors of the park," said Mike Tollefson, Superintendent of Yosemite National Park. "It gives them a choice and helps make their trip planning simpler."
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