Grand Teton Visitors Has $597 Million Local Impact

Above, Grand Teton National Park. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Yellowstone National Park's next-door neighbor to the south, Grand Teton National Park, saw its visitors contribute to the economy of its gateway communities in 2016.

According to KIFI News:

MOOSE, Wyo. (KIFI/KIDK) - Visitors to Grand Teton National Park spent an estimated $597 million in local gateway communities last year.

A Department of Interior report said that had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of over $779 million and supported 9,365 jobs in nearby communities.

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