SPRINGDALE, Utah — The cost to visit Zion National Park has increased 25 percent to $25 per car, the first raise since 2000.

Bicyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians, 16 years or older, will pay $12. Both fees, which went up Jan. 1, are good for seven days.

"The monies that the park collects from these increased entrance fees will go directly toward benefiting the visitors through improved services and facilities," Superintendent Jock Whitworth said.