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Freak accidents, aging rivers, wild animals and severe weather. As more people visit national parks, more fatalities follow.

Fatalities climb at national parks as visitors grow, funding and staffing lag

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Apr 21
North Cascades National Park in Washington has the highest death rate among parks in the U.S., according to the National Park Service.

Why North Cascades has the highest death rate among US national parks

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Apr 10