No. 1 Cause Of Death In National Parks? Driving.
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The greatest risk to your life in a national park is not a grizzly bear, not a rattlesnake, and not having a heart attack. No, the great risk to your life is being in a vehicle heading down the road, according to the National Park Service.
- By NPT Staff - May 23rd, 2024 2:45am