Despite having seven National Park Service Sites, Idaho doesn’t have a national park of its own. A majority of people believe having a national park will attract business. True! The retaining of the national monument might be an attachment to the state’s history but will be a detachment for the overall benefit of Idaho.

Best known for its scenic mountainous landscape and outdoor recreational areas, Idaho is witnessing a drying interest of investment from businesses. In response, the leaders from Change The Name Coalition seek to have Craters of the Moon changed from a national monument to the status of a national park. The group believes it would help to revitalize the community and help it overall to develop. 

The Craters of the Moon has been there for ages and served as a national monument. But a change in its status and a bit of maintenance to shift it to a national park will prove beneficial for Idaho and its people. 

County Commissioner Rose Bernal believes that Idaho is losing business, and school enrollment is falling. Having a national park will open doors for businesses and more visitors who may want to stay in the area once they have visited. 

Let’s talk about the economy. Take the Grand Canyon for instance. Now think of the countless visitors the place receives. And now consider how it contributes to the economic uplift of Arizona. The Grand Canyon receives around 5.9 million visitors per year and is one of the most visited places in the world. Even the Great Barrier Reef attracts huge tourists and supports over 63,000 jobs.

Tourist activity will ignite the restaurant businesses, hotels, gas stations, businesses for local guides, and car rentals. This will also open options for family activities like walking, cycling, trekking, climbing, and camping, which in return will help in income sources for local inhabitants. Who knows the locals might come up with some of the best resorts in the state!

A national park will also increase property value and will attract the attention of property buyers and businesses.

Besides economic growth and preserving the landscape and the wild, Idaho’s national park proposal will also bring in health and wellbeing. The national park can be a getaway from a hectic lifestyle to the lap of nature, where one can forget the issues of the concrete world and relax the mind and body while interacting with nature.