1993 National Park Visitors

1993: Over 273 million national park visits.

In 1993, the United States' national parks continued to draw millions, with perennial favorites like **Great Smoky Mountains National Park**, **Grand Canyon National Park**, and **Yosemite National Park** consistently ranking among the most visited, alongside the iconic **Yellowstone National Park**. Yellowstone, established as the world's first national park, continued to captivate visitors with its otherworldly geothermal features. Spanning parts of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, it was a prime destination for witnessing erupting geysers like the renowned Old Faithful, vibrant hot springs such as Grand Prismatic Spring, and bubbling mud pots, offering a vivid window into the Earth's raw power. Beyond its volcanic wonders, the park's vast wilderness supported abundant wildlife, including bison, elk, and grizzly bears, ensuring that visitors in 1993 experienced a quintessential American wildland adventure amidst dramatic canyons, pristine lakes, and a truly unique landscape.

Data Source: National Park Service Stats