国家公园：推动当地经济的经济动力

国家公园系统是一个年产值超过 500 亿美元的经济引擎，正在庆祝国家公园周。卡弗国家纪念碑是国家公园系统 400 多个设施之一，去年仅接待了近 30,000 名游客，为乔普林地区贡献了超过 700,000 美元。本周末的公园艺术活动预计将吸引更多游客。

National Park System Generates Substantial Revenue, Contributes to Local Economies

国家公园系统产生大量收入，为当地经济做出贡献

DIAMOND, Mo. - The National Park System, renowned as "our nation's greatest idea," is not only a repository of natural wonders but also a significant economic engine. Last year, the system generated over $50 billion in revenue, demonstrating its impact beyond recreational enjoyment.

密苏里州戴蒙德 - 国家公园系统被誉为“我们国家最伟大的创意”，不仅是自然奇观的宝库，也是重要的经济引擎。去年，该系统创造了超过 500 亿美元的收入，展示了其超出娱乐享受的影响力。

Carver National Monument in Diamond, Missouri, is one of the over 400 National Park System facilities. According to park guide Valerie Baldwin, visitors flock from far and wide to experience its historical significance.

位于密苏里州戴蒙德的卡弗国家纪念碑是国家公园系统 400 多个设施之一。据公园导游瓦莱丽·鲍德温 (Valerie Baldwin) 介绍，游客从四面八方蜂拥而至，体验其历史意义。

"On a typical weekend, we've had people from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Texas, Florida, and Georgia," said Baldwin.

“在一个典型的周末，我们有来自明尼苏达州、威斯康星州、宾夕法尼亚州、新罕布什尔州、德克萨斯州、佛罗里达州和佐治亚州的人们，”鲍德温说。

This weekend, Carver National Monument will welcome an influx of visitors for its annual Art in the Park event, scheduled during National Park Week. The event showcases the artistic side of George Washington Carver, who was initially admitted to college as an art student.

本周末，卡弗国家纪念碑将迎来大批游客，参加一年一度的公园艺术活动，该活动定于国家公园周期间举行。该活动展示了乔治·华盛顿·卡佛的艺术一面，他最初是作为艺术系学生考入大学的。

Last year, Carver National Monument attracted nearly 30,000 visitors, generating over $700,000 in revenue for the Joplin area.

去年，卡弗国家纪念碑吸引了近 30,000 名游客，为乔普林地区创造了超过 70 万美元的收入。

"We have visitors who come for a few hours and move on, while others spend the entire day," said Baldwin. "Some even return the next day to delve deeper into the monument's history."

鲍德温说：“有些游客来了几个小时就离开了，而其他人则花了一整天。” “有些人甚至在第二天返回，更深入地研究这座纪念碑的历史。”

Another National Park System facility in the region, Fort Scott Historic Site in Kansas, welcomed almost 27,000 visitors last year, contributing $575,000 to the southeast Kansas economy.

该地区的另一个国家公园系统设施是位于堪萨斯州的斯科特堡历史遗址，去年接待了近 27,000 名游客，为堪萨斯州东南部经济贡献了 575,000 美元。

The National Park System's economic impact extends beyond visitor spending. It also supports local businesses through employment opportunities, concessions, and tourism-related industries. The presence of national parks often attracts businesses and entrepreneurs looking to capitalize on the increased foot traffic and interest in the area.

国家公园系统的经济影响不仅仅限于游客支出。它还通过就业机会、优惠和旅游相关产业来支持当地企业。国家公园的存在经常吸引希望利用该地区增加的人流量和兴趣的企业和企业家。

Furthermore, the National Park System plays a vital role in preserving cultural and natural heritage. These parks protect unique ecosystems, historic structures, and archaeological sites for future generations to appreciate and learn from.

此外，国家公园系统在保护文化和自然遗产方面发挥着至关重要的作用。这些公园保护独特的生态系统、历史建筑和考古遗址，供子孙后代欣赏和学习。

As National Park Week approaches, individuals are encouraged to visit these iconic destinations and witness their natural beauty, explore their historical significance, and support the economic vitality they generate for local communities.

随着国家公园周的临近，我们鼓励个人参观这些标志性目的地，见证它们的自然美景，探索它们的历史意义，并支持它们为当地社区带来的经济活力。