Park Service: Sequestration Will Hurt Local Economies

The National Park Service says sequestration-related budget cuts could result in a reduced user experience.

The National Park Service cautions that impending sequestration budget cuts will result in a blow to local economies. There are 22 national parks in Virginia, which bring in $541 million annually, according to 2011 data.  The Park Service conducts activities at areas and historic buildings along the George Washington Memorial Parkway, Alexandria’s Ben Brenman Park, Parkfairfax Historic District, Town of Potomac (Del Ray) and Ramsay House in Old Town, to name a few. The National Park Service offers a list of its activities in the state. “People who visit parks need transportation, places to stay, and meals to eat – all of which support businesses and provide jobs in local communities,” Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar said in a …

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