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NPS reports national park visitors, in 2015, provided a $32 billion benefit to the nation’s economy and supported 295,000 jobs. File photo

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National Park visitor spending contributes $32 billion to economy
NPS report: every public dollar invested in National Park Service returns $10

WASHINGTON - Spending by a record number of national park visitors in 2015 provided a $32 billion benefit to the nation's economy and supported 295,000 jobs, according to a report released by National Park Service (NPS) Director Jonathan B. Jarvis.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News April 27, 2016