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Article Date: January 2026
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National Park Visits Declined 4% Last Year


National Park recreational visits fell by 4% to 319,815,290 in 2025, down from 331,863,358 in 2024, facing headwinds from inflation, layoffs of 24% of full-time park rangers and staff, and the government shutdown. The final month saw visits drop 9% to 15,074,726 from 16,510,930, but some parks outperformed. Of the ... Log in to view full article.

 


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