NPS maintenance backlog and the stimulus package

I have another thought regarding the latest stimulus package. Why not invest some of those billions right here on our own soil by addressing the huge maintenance backlog with the National Park Service? This seems like a no-brainer to me!

• You preserve our national treasures for future generations
• You put Americans to work
• You use supplies made in the good ol' USA
• You encourage Americans to travel domestically and spend locally
• You make our national parks more attractive to international tourists
• You make the NPS staff proud to represent their parks, monuments and recreation areas
• You make Americans proud of their heritage and great outdoors

So there's the challenge without earmarks or pork and creates a win-win for our country. Now we'll see if anyone listens.