We know that the New River Gorge national park visitation increased by 10% last year, and that came even in the face of the Schumer shutdown. We also know that West Virginia led the way to reopen our national parks at New River Gorge and Harpers Ferry. And that made a big difference. I think the numbers would have been catastrophic if we didn't do that. (10:14–10:22)
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Asserts that West Virginia played a leading role in reopening New River Gorge and Harpers Ferry national parks.
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