Is Cash Still King in Colorado? This National Park Says No

I was raised with the phrase that cash is king. Does the phrase still ring true in 2025? Think about the last ten purchases you made in Colorado. How many of those transactions were used with cash? I am the type of person who embraces new technology. When there is a tap to pay option

I typically use my phone or smartwatch to make the transaction. I find it to be a lot quicker. Believe it or not, I think with all of the card skimming going around, it is safer as well.

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Will Cash Always Have Value?

I do believe that cash will always have value. I should carry more cash with me.

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However, here is a sign that cash is becoming more of a thing of the past.

Colorado National Park Goes Fully Cashless

A national park in Colorado is no longer accepting cash. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park announced that visitors and customers must make a digital payment for park access and camping.

National Park Service Encouraging Digital Payments

The National Park Service hopes that more visitors will pre-pay before coming to the extremely popular national park.

According to KDVR, the most efficient method will now be to pre-purchase passes and scan the QR code to enter the park.

Cash Use in Colorado Is Declining

Cash is still used for daily purchases in Colorado, but it is continuing to become less popular.

Just 16 percent of total in-person purchases are made with cash.