State parks drew 9.3 million visitors to Kentucky in 2024, study says
Kentucky State Parks generated $1.1 billion in economic impact in 2024, supporting 8,600 jobs and drawing 9.3 million visitors. Read the full report at Spectrum News 1 (Lexington)
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