Every dollar spent on parks generates $4 in spending
(NEWSER) - Local economies enjoyed a federal bailout of sorts from National Parks visitors, who spent $11.8 billion in businesses surrounding parks and monuments last year. For every government dollar dispensed on upkeep and some 200,000 workers, $4 were generated in local spending, reports the Washington Times. Sales were up 8.7% last year, but parks have seen a slowdown in recent months. More»
