2023’s top US parks: See where $26B was spent

Also, Italy and Switzerland redraw their border beneath the Matterhorn                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 [Matador Network Outdoor]( [Arches National Park]( Travelers Dropped $26 Billion on These US Parks in 2023 A new report from the National Park Service (NPS) analyzed the economic impact of NPS sites across the U.S. and identified which parks generate the most income for local communities. The key takeaway is that having an NPS site near your town almost guarantees significant economic benefits. The report released in late August, details the economic impact of the 429 sites managed by the National Park Service, 63 of which are national parks. [See where national park visitors spend the most.]( [WHERE VISITORS SPENT THE MOST]( Outdoor Uncover new ways to explore your world. [Crested Butte, Colorado]( Finding Peak Fall Foliage in Crested Butte, Colorado On a trip to Crested Butte, Colorado, our managing editor finds peak fall colors as the aspens change to yellow in late September. [READ MORE]( [The Matterhorn]( Italy and Switzerland Redraw Their Border Beneath the Matterhorn Due to Shrinking Glaciers Receding glaciers have forced Switzerland and Italy to redraw a small section of their borders near the Zermatt ski resort. [READ MORE]( [Tiger]( The World’s 7 Big Cats and Where to See Them in the Wild While supporting local conservation and habitats. [READ MORE]( [Tim Wenger]( How Are Outdoor Organizations Actually Spending Your Donations? Matador editor Tim Wenger traveled to Washington, DC, to find out. [READ MORE]( [hiking in the redwoods]( I Tested the Coolest Gear Item of the Year on a Hiking Trip to the Redwoods This water bottle has a few clever features that could convert buyers who have been unhappy with other water bottle filter systems. [READ MORE]( Your Weekly Gear Guide Discover our favorite travel essentials. [hiking boots]( [hiking gear]( [TOO MANY EMAILS? CHANGE YOUR FREQUENCY HERE]( EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH MATADOR FOLLOW US HERE [fb]( [tw]( [ig]( [yt]( [tk]( [in]( Move this email to your primary inbox or add Hello@MatadorNetwork.com as a contact so you never miss an email from us. Update your [email preferences]( or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 Matador Network, all rights reserved PO Box 7775, Suite 40021 San Francisco, California 94120, United States of America [Terms of Service](