NPS Spending Effects: Economic Contributions to Local Communities, States and the Nation
A 2022 visitor spending report in National Parks and its impact on local communities and the national economy.
Organization
National Park Service
Publication Date
2022
Location
National or Global
Topic
Economic Impact
Participation
Workforce
Activity
Bicycling
Birding/Wildlife viewing
Camping
Climbing
Equestrian
Fishing
Hiking/Running
Hunting
Motorized sports (boat, snowmobile, ATV, etc.)
Paddling
Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)
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