John LoomisColorado State University Latest articles by John Loomis How Much Are National Parks Worth to You? By Linda J. Bilmes, John Loomis published 11 July 16 A new study estimates that Americans would pay $92 billion yearly in extra taxes to protect national parks. Planet Earth Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES17 best deep-sky targets to observe this galaxy season2Best sports earbuds 2026: For runners, swimmers and other fitness enthusiasts3Live Science Today: Meningitis is back and Iran war fertilizer shock4Diagnostic dilemma: A man went to the doctor for a bad UTI and learned he had an extra kidney5Watch out-of-this-world space documentaries for less with this Paramount+ deal
How Much Are National Parks Worth to You? By Linda J. Bilmes, John Loomis published 11 July 16 A new study estimates that Americans would pay $92 billion yearly in extra taxes to protect national parks.