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Michigan Has One of the Most Dangerous Parks in America

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We’re inching closer and closer to spring. In Michigan, that means it will soon be a great time to visit some of our great parks. Well, it’s not a list that we really want to be on. But, Michigan has one of the most dangerous parks in America. Let’s get into the statistics and why this particular park is reportedly so dangerous.

The new study comes from Kuhl.com, who notes that visiting parks is a very popular activity. “More than 300 million Americans visited our National Parks last year, and while this staggering number underscores their rising popularity, it also comes hand-in-hand with the possible risks involved,” they state. “But, how big of a risk is it?” So, Kuhl.com ran an “in-depth analysis” of America’s national parks to find the safest and “most dangerous” parks.

Before we get into Michigan, let’s look at the safest parks. Gateway Arch National Park in Missouri and Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona were No. 1 and No. 2 on the list, respectively. They were ranked as safe because of their “low numbers of missing persons and fatalities, minimal trail closures, and adequate ranger presence,” according to the study. The least safe parks were the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona and Wrangell-St. Elias in Alaska. That’s because of a larger “number of search and rescue missions, higher incidents of trail closures, and fatal incident rates.” Yikes.

So, which Michigan park is one of the most dangerous in America? It’s Isle Royale National Park. Of the spot, the article notes, “terrain hazards veiled by stunning scenery.” They also state that “rangers ensure the safety of 1,852 visitors.” So, before you cancel your plans to visit Isle Royale National Park, just remember to be careful. For more information on the safety of parks in America, via Kuhl.com, plus the full list of parks in the study, go here.

5 Animals In North America That Could Kill You

  • Grizzly Bears

    Grizzly Bears are incredibly dangerous! They’re also massive. They have sharp claws. Additionally, they have very sharp teeth and brute strength. There is no shortage in the ways a Grizzly could kill you. They’re very popular up in Alaska and Western Canada.

  • Alligators

    Alligators are dangerous animals. They’re ancient, smart, and deadly. According to USA Today, alligators have been responsible for 33 human deaths in the last 50 years. Not a great way to go. They’re quicker than you’d think. Then, sneaky, too! Uh oh.

  • Arizona Bark Scorpions

    These small light brown scorpions are deadly! They have venom that is painful and potentially deadly. You don’t want to be stung by one of these. Note that they are nocturnal and are common in southern California, southern Arizona, southern Nevada, and parts of Utah and New Mexico. Black lights can help you spot them at night.

  • Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

    This species of rattlesnake is endemic to the Southeastern United States. Of course, there are other common rattlesnakes found across the country that are also deadly. They like to live in upland dry pine forests, flatwoods, sandhills, and coastal maritime hammocks. Also, they are excellent swimmers! So, don’t try to get away by swimming. They’ll catch you! It’s said to be the most dangerous venomous snake in all of North America.

  • Brown Recluse Spider

    The Brown Recluse Spider has necrotic venom. Their bites will often require medical attention. It is one of three spiders in North America with dangerous venom along with the Black Widow and Chilean Recluse. They’re mostly found in the Central United States. They are very dangerous and harmful to the older community and younger individuals. They’re typically between 6 and 20 millimeters.

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.

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