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STATISTICS from Shenandoah National Park show a 30.7% decrease in visitors during December this year as compared to 1972. In addition to the Park being closed several days due to snow, the fule situation seems to be taking its toll.
December 1973 records show 39,700 visitors while December 1972 total was
98.3%