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Message: <blockquote data-quote="skater" data-source="post: 411209" data-attributes="member: 19158">That happens in the US, too, though it's rare.  For example, when Shenandoah NP was opened, there were still a few people living on the land that refused to be kicked out.  Also, I know a guy that lives in a similar situation:  It's private land, but the only way to get to it without a boat or a helicopter is to drive through a national park.  It was all kinds of fun for him when the government was shut down a few years back.On topic:  I'm glad it came to a friendly resolution.  Setting aside the unusual situation of living in the national park, I understand why the parks charge professional photographers, but hobbyists and semi-pros get caught up in the wash.  When the law is passed, the politicians are probably thinking about "big shot" Hollywood money, and the fee would just be a cost of doing business.</blockquote>