Local Economic Impact

In 2024, Natrona County welcomed 835,000 overnight visitors who spent $377.8 million, up 1% from 2023.

That $377.8 million in direct visitor spending powered 2,890 full and part-time jobs, (right here at home!), and $115.6 million in earnings. Tourist spending also contributed $19.6 million in state and local taxes. Each household in Natrona County would have to write a check for more than $540 to make up the $19.6 million in taxes collected from tourists while they’re here.

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Along with funding the work that Visit Casper does to support Natrona County businesses and improve the quality of life of our residence, tourism dollars also go towards funding essential services such as police, fire, and EMS, and local amenities like the Ford Wyoming Center, Hogadon Basin Ski Area, and city parks. Without tourism, our community would look a lot different, and there's no one better equipped to tell that story than our very own residents.

Faces of Tourism

Hear from Natrona County residents on why tourism matters to them!

Dan Foote
Dan Foote, one of Natrona County's Faces of Tourism, shares why tourism is important to him!
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Kaycee Witta
Kaycee Witta represents one of Natrona County's faces of tourism and expresses why our local tourism & hospitality industry is so…
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Morgan Covert
Morgan Covert - Faces of Tourism - Hear from Natrona County residents on why tourism matters to them!
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Angela Berry
Angela Berry with the Central Wyoming Fair Grounds shares why tourism is important to her and her organization!
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Gena Jensen
Gena Jensen, a City of Casper City Council Member and Executive Director of the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Foundation, shares…
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Karin East
Karin East with the Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center shares how tourism impacts her and her role!
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Tammi Chappell
Tammi Chappell, the General Manager at the new Hyatt Place in Casper, shares why tourism is important to her!
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