Grand Canyon National Park In Arizona Was Just Named The Most Dangerous Park In The Country
Arizona’s vast landscape is undeniably beautiful, but it comes at a hefty price. Exploring the rugged, boundless terrain of the Desert Southwest can be quite risky—in fact, according to Outforia, our very own Grand Canyon is the most dangerous national park in the U.S. Here’s why:
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The park spans over a million acres, and its vast, rugged landscape enchants visitors from all over the globe.
In fact, Outforia recently named it the #1 most dangerous national park in America.
The most common cause of death was medical/natural, with extreme heat often to blame.
Several of those individuals fell from the Grand Canyon Skywalk, likely as a result of leaning too far over the edge while taking photos.
Automobile accidents and poisonings had fatalities in the single digits.
Saguaro National Park saw 15 deaths from 2010-2020, while Petrified Forest had none—so it must have been dangerous for other reasons.
A near-even mixture of other/undetermined causes, environmental factors, and medical/natural deaths made up the remaining fatalities.
What do you think about the Grand Canyon being named the most dangerous national park in the country? Let us know in the comments section below, and check out our previous article for some more lighthearted facts about Arizona’s most iconic natural wonder.
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