The latest economic benefit report by the National Park Service on the Great Smoky Mountains National Park show that over 9 million visitors came to the national park in the year 2013. The visitors spent $734,086,600 in towns and communities located near the park.This is just slightly below the 2012 figures. These lower figures are a result of the 16 day government shutdown that closed the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to visitors back in October of 2013. October is a very busy month in the Great Smoky Mountains with the beautiful fall foliage show that takes place each year. The report shows visitors’ spending went to lodging, food and beverages, gas and oil, admissions and fees, then souvenirs and other things in that order. Businesses that benefited the most were restaurants, bars and lodging. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park continues to be the most visited national park in the United States. If you have been you know why!
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park 2013 Year’s Review…
