USA Facts - Your visit to a national park does more than offer scenic views: It also boosts local economies by supporting jobs and generating wages. In 2023, a total of 325 million national parks visitors spent an estimated $26.4 billion — the most in a decade. Let’s explore how national parks contribute to the economy and how visitors spend their money in the great outdoors.
In 2023, visitors spent the most money at Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee and North Carolina: $2.2 billion. Two other parks generated over $1 billion: California’s Golden Gate National Recreation Area ($1.5 billion) and the Blue Ridge Parkway ($1.4 billion), which also spans Tennessee and North Carolina...
In 2023, there were 415,400 jobs in local economies tied to supporting national park visitors, generating $19.4 billion in wages and salaries. California had the most jobs supported by park visitors (39,700). North Carolina was close behind at 38,800 jobs.
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