Parks' Impact: $95 Million ; a New Study Ferrets Out Who Visited Which Maine State Parks in 2005, Why and How Much They Spent.

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Maine state parks generated more than $95 million last year in visitor spending, jobs and other economic activity, according to a study to be released today.

The study was done to calculate the overall contribution of state parks to Maine's economy. Officials also wanted to learn more about the characteristics, behaviors and perceptions of visitors to 42 staffed parks and historic sites. Roughly 2 million people visit these state facilities each year.

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Parks' Impact: $95 Million ; a New Study Ferrets Out Who Visited Which Maine State Parks in 2005, Why and How Much They Spent.

The study is being released as Maine's tourism season and visits to state parks shift into high gear. Gov. John Baldacci is expected to discuss the findings today durin...

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