Michigan Has One of the Most Dangerous Parks in America

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.

Oh, America the beautiful. Across our wonderful continent of North America you'll find amazing, adorable animals. However, you'll also find creatures that are incredibly dangerous. Here are 5 animals in North America that could kill you.

Now, just because they can kill you doesn't mean they're out to do it. Yet, it means they have the possibility of doing so! So, it's best to be aware!

Well, some of these animals you're probably already well aware could kill you. However, some of these animals you might not know can kill you. Or, maybe you don't know they're actually around! Hey, like NBC used to say, "The More You Know."

Naturally, there are many more than 5 animals in North America capable of killing you. There are countless. Some may be big powerful animals. Others may be poisonous. It's important to know what's out there. These animals could be lurking in your basement. They could be outside your home. Or, they could be all the way across the country from you and pose absolutely no risk of danger or harm.

Of course, when you only select five animals to talk about, you're leaving a lot on the cutting room floor. So, you won't hear about any sharks on the list. We know they can kill you. Additionally, jaguars, mountain lions, and American Bison didn't make the list. That's right. Bison can kill you, and they have! Not only are Bison huge animals, but they also have horns! Several ways they can take you out. It's not just limited to a stampede.

Furthermore, I'm counting an "animal" as anything in the Animal Kingdom. They may be reptiles, amphibians, insects, and more. I'm counting them all as animals. I don't want to hear that "technically, arachnids aren't animals" or anything. Let's just relax and have fun.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.