This interactive and background materials show visits, spending, and the number of jobs created in gateway communities for every National Park Service unit.
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Why the Rural West Matters
Series: Rural West Insights
The rural West matters for at least three important reasons: the vitality of the region’s landscape; its impact on local, state, and national politics; and the future of the area’s people and communities.
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The Value of Public Lands
Headwaters Economics compiled a number of regional reports, case studies, tools, research library, and related news articles on the value of public lands to nearby communities.
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