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Congaree National Park Boosts Local Economy with Record Visitation

2024-09-26
By: John Griggs
On: September 26, 2024
In: Community News

A recent report from the National Park Service (NPS) reveals that Congaree National Park experienced a record-breaking 250,114 visitors in 2023, who collectively spent approximately $14,881,000 in nearby communities. This influx of spending not only supported 173 jobs in the local area but also contributed nearly $18,000,000 in total economicContinue Reading

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