PHOENIX — A new report shows 4.9 million visitors to Grand Canyon National Park helped generate $905 million to the local economy in 2024.
In addition, the Grand Canyon helped support 8,780 jobs and an additional $1.1 billion for local gateway economies surrounding the park.
“Our parks are making a meaningful difference in local communities,” said National Park Service Comptroller Jessica Bowron.
“These communities are essential partners in creating memorable visitor experiences, advancing conservation goals and strengthening the economic health of areas surrounding public lands.”
An interactive chart shows how the National Park Service has contributed to the economy in various categories such as visitor spending, jobs, labor income, value added and economic output.
It shows that $29 billion were spent by more than 332 million visitors in 2024.
Most of that money was spent on hotels and restaurants in the local areas.
An estimated 340,000 jobs were created nationwide from NPS, either directly or indirectly.
Grand Canyon North Rim reopens ahead of schedule
For those looking to experience the Grand Canyon in 2025 or 2026, you received good news last week.
Some parts of the North Rim reopened for the first time since the seventh-largest wildfire in Arizona history ravaged through buildings and nature this summer, forcing a prolonged closure.
“Reopening portions of the North Rim allows visitors to once again experience some of the park’s most scenic areas while we continue to assess postfire impacts and begin recovery efforts,” Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Ed Keable said in a press release Wednesday.
The Dragon Bravo Fire started on July 4 and burned through 145,504 acres, destroying 70 structures, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge.
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