Why is Utah planning to spend $5 million to keep its “Mighty 5” national parks open during the anticipated federal government shutdown? For starters, the parks contribute $2.6 billion to Utah’s economy annually. More than 23,000 livelihoods depend on the visitor economy, according to the Utah Office of Tourism.
National Parks will close during a shutdown, but Utah vows to keep them open — even if it costs the state millions sltrib.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from sltrib.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Why is Utah planning to spend $5 million to keep its “Mighty 5” national parks open during the anticipated federal government shutdown? For starters, the parks contribute $2.6 billion to Utah’s economy annually. More than 23,000 livelihoods depend on the visitor economy, according to the Utah Office of Tourism.