GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
National Parks Underratedness Statistics
Despite their numerous benefits and attractions, National Parks are still largely underappreciated and underutilized by the general population.
In this post, we shed light on the underratedness of national parks, particularly in America, despite their immense natural beauty and recreational opportunities. With statistics revealing low visitation rates and underutilization of these iconic sites, it becomes evident that national parks deserve more recognition and exploration.
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"In 2019, national parks in America alone attracted over 327 million visits but still remained less popular compared to other recreational activities."
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"The Great Smoky Mountains National Park receives over 12 million visitors annually, yet it is less known internationally compared to other US attractions."
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"Less than half (43%) of Americans have ever visited a National Park."
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"Nearly one-third of US national parks received fewer than 100,000 visitors in 2018."
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"Only about 9% of total visitors explored Alaska's stunning national parks in 2019."
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"An estimated 28% of the best birding spots in America are located in national parks, yet they get lesser emphasis compared to their biodiversity."
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"Over 75% of Americas 419 national parks sites charge no entrance fee, yet they are underutilized."
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"Only about 28% of Americans reported camping in national parks, despite 60 national parks offering this experience."
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"The National Park System encompasses over 85 million acres, yet only a fraction of this is regularly visited."
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"Gunung Mulu National Park in Malaysia, a UNESCO world heritage site, only gets around 45,000 visitors annually despite its diverse natural beauty."
