Report: National Park tourism contributes over $24 million to local economy

Report: National Park tourism contributes over $24 million to local economy

The National Park Service has released a new report that shows 729,249 people visited the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in 2024. Those visitors spent $23,973,000 in communities surrounding the park and spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $24,310,000. “Cumberland Gap continues to be a hub for travelers from across the country and around the world,” said Superintendent Lisa Baldwin. “Last year over 700,000 people vi…