A new report shows visitors spent $372 million in communities near Glacier National Park in 2023, infusing $554.5 million into the local economy — slightly more than the previous year. But tourism officials and hospitality leaders say that while goods and services may cost more, visitors’ spending habits appear to be trending down.
As the Flathead Valley continues to grow, city planners work to enhance road infrastructure safety in Kalispell, while recreation advocates in Columbia Falls and West Glacier continue building new multi-use trails as part of the Gateway to Glacier Trails
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