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Over 200 people died in national parks last year: Where most were reported
Key takeaways
- Consider the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, the wetlands of the Everglades, the redwoods of Sequoia, or the views of the Grand Canyon.
- The national parks served more than 323 million recreational visits in 2025.
- Data from the National Park Service and an analysis by Nexstar found more than 200 deaths reported across the parks (a collective term for all units overseen by NPS) last year.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Consider the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, the wetlands of the Everglades, the redwoods of Sequoia, or the views of the Grand Canyon.
The national parks served more than 323 million recreational visits in 2025. Unfortunately, some of those visitors didn t make it out alive.
Data from the National Park Service and an analysis by Nexstar found more than 200 deaths reported across the parks (a collective term for all units overseen by NPS) last year.
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