Parks in the News: Mammoth Makes Money

The story can be found here:

http://www.kait8.com/story/16969892/study-mammoth-cave-pumps-62-million-into-area

I have often remarked that parks generate far more income for areas than most people realize.  Yes, tax dollars help fund the activities and maintenance of the National Park Service, but they also support themselves through fees and private donations.  In return, they preserve our national heritage and make the wheels go in a local economy which might otherwise be slow if not downright dead.  I don't know about you, but that sounds like quite the deal.