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Tourism to Ozark National Scenic Riverways contributes $76.8 million to local economy Report shows visitor spending supports 908 jobs in nearby communities

September 6, 2024 · Source: National Park Service

A busy gravel bar by the river. Red rafts and kayaks are piled up with visitors of all ages waiting to load in them and float. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

A new National Park Service report shows that 1.3 million visitors to Ozark National Scenic Riverways in 2023 spent $66.8 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 908 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $76.8 million.

Read the official NPS source

What Travelers Need to Know

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