Why Grand Canyon is ranked as most dangerous national park

New research from the outdoor experts over at Outforia has revealed the most dangerous U.S. national parks by Freedom of Information request, highlighting the parks with the most deaths and common causes of deaths.

The dangers facing visitors to the Grand Canyon are pretty clear to see, with drops of 100 feet into the base of the canyon itself, although falls aren’t actually the biggest cause of death in the national park. 27 people have died from falls in the Grand Canyon since 2010, while as many as 42 have died from medical or natural causes, many of which were due to the extreme heat in the area. That’s why it is the most dangerous national park in the U.S.


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