Prime time for National Parks and I've visited most on this list but still gotta

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..use common sense when it comes to most of these cases  :

'Understand your limits, take care': These are America's 20 deadliest national parks

National parks inspire awe in millions of visitors each year, but they can also be potentially deadly places for tourists and hikers caught unprepared.

On Memorial Day, a San Jose, California, man plummeted 500 feet to his death from the summit of Mount Russell in Sequoia National Park in California. His hiking partner tumbled while trying to save him, but she survived.

Accidents within national parks and other recreation areas could spike as eager travelers return to the outdoors this summer.

An analysis of National Park Service data by psblaw.com found that California is home to five of the 20 deadliest national parks, including Sequoia and Kings Canyon.

Deadliest national parks:


North Cascades National Park: 625.35 deaths per 10 million visits

Denali National Park & Preserve: 100.50 deaths per 10 million visits

Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River: 68.52 deaths per 10 million visits

Big Thicket National Preserve: 66.92 deaths per 10 million visits

Little River Canyon National Preserve: 53.13 deaths per 10 million visits

New River Gorge National River: 44.73 deaths per 10 million visits

Virgin Islands National Park: 39.94 deaths per 10 million visits

Mount Rainier National Park: 37.72 deaths per 10 million visits

Redwood National and State Parks: 36.60 deaths per 10 million visits

Big Bend National Park: 36.37 deaths per 10 million visits

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks: 33.22 deaths per 10 million visits

Channel Islands National Park: 31.53 deaths per 10 million visits

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: 29.86 deaths per 10 million visits

Yosemite National Park: 28.01 deaths per 10 million visits

Death Valley National Park: 26.57 deaths per 10 million visits

Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway: 26.09 deaths per 10 million visits

Canyonlands National Park: 24.43 deaths per 100 million visits

Colorado National Monument: 23.69 deaths per 100 million visits

Lake Mead National Recreation Area: 23.41 deaths per 10 million visits

Biscayne National Park: 23.21 deaths per 10 million visits[/color]

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Also been here and this case is considered an accident so can't fault the tourist:

The family of a women's rights activist from Uganda has sued the National Park Service after she was decapitated last year by a gate at Utah's Arches National Park. ... She and her husband were newlyweds traveling in the well-known park when the wind caught the gate as they drove out, Fox13-KSTU in Salt Lake City reported.

The lawsuit does not specify the amount of damages being sought, but Nakajjigo's family has previously filed a $270 million notice of claim. Notices of claim must be filed ahead of lawsuits against government agencies and the lawsuit was filed June 8 in federal court.

The gate sliced through the side of their rented car, striking Nakajjigo in the head and neck and killing her, the lawsuit said.

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Yup:

Surge in national park visitors drives costs up and leads to reservation requirements

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Another yup, lack of man power and/or funding  :

Disneyland-like crowds flooding national parks could cause some parks to close their gates