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Separate report touts parks' boost to neighboring communities
Fresno Bee The report, issued Monday by the U.S. Interior Department, also said that Sequoia National Park-related visitor spending declined $ 2.9 million. Government shutdowns — such as the 16-day hiatus in October — harm local economies near the parks because … Report: National park visits up in 2012 California, Arizona lost more than $ 20M in national parks shutdown Report: California more than any state benefits from national parks |
Report touts national parks’ boost to neighboring communities – Modesto Bee
Modesto Bee |
Report touts national parks' boost to neighboring communities
Modesto Bee According to the report, "2012 National Parks Visitor Spending Effects", Yosemite National Park had 3.8 million visitors who spent $ 378 million at restaurants, hotels and local businesses. Sequoia National Park had 1.1 million visitors who spent $ 77 … California, Arizona lost more than $ 20M in national parks shutdown Report: California more than any state benefits from national parks |
Author touts ‘liberating experience’ of national parks to minorities – Arizona Republic
Arizona Republic |
Author touts 'liberating experience' of national parks to minorities
Arizona Republic The common image of national parks is a mountain or a geyser, not the historic role of Buffalo Soldiers protecting giant sequoia redwoods or patrolling the Klondike Gold Rush. A legacy of Southern racial strife continues to leave many Blacks … |