ALT Infographic with text reading "National Parks Benefit You. National Parks are a vital part of our nation’s economy and help drive a vibrant tourism and outdoor recreation industry. Visitors spent 20.5 billion in communities within 60 miles of a park. 322 thousand jobs were supported by visitor spending. Over 297 million visitors traveled to National Park Service sites in 2021. A contribution of 42.5 billion to the nation’s economy. Images include a mountain range, outline of the United States, and a hiker.